The reopening of a key entrance to the Muzeum metro station at the upper end of Wenceslas Square is expected in the first half of May.

The entrance, located at the corner of Washington Street near the former Dům potravin building, has been closed for an extended period due to large-scale redevelopment works in the area.

The closure was linked to the ongoing transformation of the upper section of Wenceslas Square, including the construction of a new tram line and broader public space upgrades.

The site sits next to a prominent corner building that houses businesses such as Albert and McDonald’s.

Originally, Prague’s public transport operator indicated the entrance would reopen in autumn last year, but delays pushed the timeline further. Once operational, the upgraded access point will be larger, slightly relocated, and equipped with escalators to improve passenger flow.

The changes are part of a wider redesign of the square, which will also alter how commuters enter the metro near the statue of St. Wenceslas. Two entrances previously served this area, but one has already been removed to make way for tram tracks.

The remaining entrance is expected to close once the new, expanded access point near Dom Potravin opens.

Work on the tram line connecting the National Museum area with the central part of Wenceslas Square began in mid-2024.

The total cost has reached 1.24 billion CZK. Additional construction linking the new line to Vinohradská Street started last year. Both sections are scheduled to become operational simultaneously by mid-2026.

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