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Discover the desires, passions and humour of our ancestors.
The need to seek out and induce physically pleasurable sensations is common to both animals and humans. Over the course of human evolution, people have used their boundless ingenuity to explore and develop tools in order to experience physical bliss.
Across time and space, countless means of indulgence have emerged, uniting pleasure–seekers throughout the ages. Yet, the boundary between pleasure and vice is a delicate one; its definition has been evershifting, shaped by the moral standards and cultural background of each era.
We invite you to discover the desires, passions and humour of our ancestors, who often had to carve out their moments of relief and pleasure amidst the daily toil, the binding demands of the Church and social norms, material scarcity and feelings of insecurity. Learn the stories of those who have succumbed to temptation.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dear visitors, from 23 April to 25 April, 2025 the Ethnographic Museum will be CLOSED for regular preventive protection of the collections. We apologize and thank you for your understanding.
Opening hours April–October: Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
On Sunday, 18 May 2025, entry to the objects of the National Museum is FREE, please do not buy tickets for a visit on this day.
Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the ticket office.
The e-ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase for a one time entry.
Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, Prague Card – CoolPass, the National Museum Society, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (for cardholders only)
Photography and filming for non-commercial purposes and without the use of flash and tripod included in the ticket price.
Please bring tickets purchased on-line (valid for 30 days from the date of purchase for a one time entry) printed or stored on your mobile phone.
The ticket must be kept for the duration of the entire visit.
Purchased tickets cannot be returned or changed.
