Prague City Announces Major Investments in Theatres and Museums

Prague is set to invest significantly in its cultural landscape, with new funding allocated for the renovation of theatres and museums, as well as the organization of various cultural events.

Among the notable projects, the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre and the Theatre in Dlouhá will receive new seating, while the historic Desfour Palace will undergo extensive reconstruction and Troja Castle will benefit from exterior restoration work.

“I see this financial boost to Prague’s culture as an investment in our future. It will not only foster the development of the city’s cultural offerings but also increase its appeal to tourists and visitors,” said Jiří Pospíšil, Prague’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism.

“The renovation of Desfour Palace, in particular, is crucial. This building is currently in a state of disrepair, and its restoration will create a new cultural space designed for students, families, tourists, and other groups. It’s a great and innovative project.”

The Desfour Palace has been managed by the Museum of the City of Prague since 2020. The city has committed CZK 751.3 million to its reconstruction, prioritizing the renovation due to the building’s dilapidated condition, which has rendered it unsafe for entry.

In addition, Prague will provide CZK 20 million to the Prague Municipal Theatres, which manage three theatre stages, for their modernization efforts. A major part of this investment will be upgrading to LED technology for stage lighting, which promises greater efficiency, lower energy consumption, longer lifespan, and reduced maintenance costs. This transition is planned to take place between 2025 and 2028.

Support is also planned for the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre, which will receive CZK 2.3 million to replace seating in its main hall. Similarly, the Dlouhá Theatre will benefit from new seating with the city’s contribution of CZK 8.8 million.

The Gallery of the Capital City of Prague is also set to receive a new grant. The city will allocate CZK 1.8 million for the restoration of the painted ceiling decoration on two floors of the side alcove towers of Troja Castle, along with the preservation of stucco decorations on the walls of the west tower.

For various cultural projects and activities planned for 2025, Prague has allocated CZK 3.19 million. This funding will support cultural cooperation and exchange programs, grants, and promotional activities.

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