Fans of Sherlock Holmes will soon have the chance to solve a mystery of their own in Prague.

Sherlock Holmes The Exhibition opens at Galerie Bílá Labuť on June 17, bringing the famous detective’s world to the Czech capital through interactive displays, original artifacts and hands-on activities.

The exhibition explores how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created one of literature’s most enduring characters and how Holmes’ methods helped shape modern detective work.

Instead of simply walking through a traditional exhibition, visitors will be invited to take part in an investigation. Upon arrival, they will receive a notebook filled with clues and set out to solve a case created especially for the Prague exhibition by author and Conan Doyle biographer Daniel Stashower.

The exhibition also looks at the life of Arthur Conan Doyle before Sherlock Holmes became a global phenomenon. Visitors will learn about his years as a medical student in Edinburgh, his work as a doctor and the experiences that influenced his writing. Original manuscripts, letters and illustrations will be on display.

Another section focuses on the science behind Holmes’ investigations. Long before forensic methods became standard practice, the fictional detective relied on observation, evidence and logical reasoning to solve crimes. Interactive exhibits show how scientific discoveries from the late 19th century influenced both Conan Doyle’s stories and modern criminal investigations.

One of the highlights is a recreation of the sitting room at 221B Baker Street, the London home shared by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The famous address first appeared in A Study in Scarlet in 1887 and remains one of the best-known settings in detective fiction.

The final part of the exhibition explores Sherlock Holmes’ lasting impact on popular culture. Visitors can see comics, magazines and memorabilia inspired by the detective, as well as costumes and props from film and television adaptations.

Jon Lellenberg, an American representative of the Conan Doyle Estate, described the exhibition as one of the most ambitious projects dedicated to the author’s work.

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