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Five Free Things to Do in Prague This October
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Prague will offer a range of free cultural events in October, from exhibitions and science films to family entertainment and hands-on craft workshops.
Several major institutions will also open their doors to the public on October 28, Czech Independence Day.
Here are five events where the main program is free, followed by a guide to some of the places that can be visited without charge on the October 28 public holiday.
Free admission at the National Gallery
October 3–4 and October 28, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
The National Gallery Prague will offer free access to selected exhibitions on two occasions in October.
On October 3 and 4, visitors can see 1956–1989: Architecture for Everyone at the Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) without paying an entrance fee. The offer forms part of Architecture Day, this year’s festival built around the theme “I Dwell, Therefore I Am.”
The Architecture Day program will also include free tours and workshops at several National Gallery sites, including the Trade Fair Palace, the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia and Schwarzenberg Palace. Some activities require advance registration.
Another opportunity comes on October 28, when the National Gallery will waive admission to its eight permanent exhibitions. The program includes medieval and Old Master collections as well as exhibitions covering the First Republic, the period from 1939 to 2021 and Asian art.
The free admission applies to the specified permanent collections and does not cover all temporary exhibitions. The gallery is also preparing additional activities for the public holiday.
Midnight Circus brings family entertainment to Prague 8
October 3, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM and October 4, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – DDM Prague 8 – Spirála, Přemyšlenská 15
The Spirála Children and Youth Center in Kobylisy will become a temporary circus venue during the first weekend of October.
Midnight Circus will feature clowns, fortune tellers, a storyteller and a House of Horrors, alongside other attractions aimed at families. Visitors can also enter a themed bathhouse.
The daytime program is free and does not require advance registration. Instead of paying directly for individual attractions, visitors receive “Principálky” at the entrance, a special circus currency that can also be earned through activities during the event.
An evening show on Saturday will feature a UV light performance followed by a fire show. Unlike the daytime program, this performance requires a ticket costing CZK 50, payable in cash at the venue. It is not recommended for children younger than five.
Try traditional crafts at the New Town Hall
October 13–14, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM – New Town Hall, Karlovo náměstí 1/23, Prague 2
The New Town Hall will host the 13th edition of Crafts Live (Řemesla živě), an event designed to introduce visitors to traditional and practical trades and the schools where they can be studied.
Visitors will have the opportunity to try different crafts for themselves and speak directly with representatives of vocational schools about their courses and study programs.
Admission to the event is free, although some individual workshops may charge a fee.
Science documentaries come to Suchdol
October 19–22 – Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Suchdol
The Prague Science Film Fest returns with a program of international science documentaries, including several Czech premieres.
The films explore subjects ranging from the way the human brain can mislead us to the role of fungi and the behavior of otters. Among the scheduled titles are How the Brain Tricks Us, My Otter Diary and The Kingdom of Fungi.
Film screenings will be accompanied by discussions with scientists, filmmakers and other experts, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the topics beyond the films themselves.
The festival will also include an outdoor screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary Fire of Love, an exhibition focused on antelope conservation in Africa and a filmmaking workshop.
Admission is free, and this year’s program does not require registration.
Where to go for free on October 28
October 28 is a public holiday in Czechia, marking the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak state in 1918. Several important Prague buildings traditionally open to visitors on the day.
Straka Academy
The seat of the Czech government will open its meeting rooms, press rooms and garden to the public. The exact visiting hours had not yet been announced at the time of publication.
Wallenstein Palace and Kolowrat Palace
The Czech Senate will open both buildings from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors will be able to see, among other areas, the Senate meeting hall.
Thun Palace
The Chamber of Deputies will open Thun Palace on Sněmovní Street from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tours start at the main entrance at Sněmovní 4.
Municipal House
The representative rooms on the first floor, including Smetana Hall and the Mayor’s Hall, will be accessible free of charge from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Guided commentary in Smetana Hall will be available every 15 minutes.
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