Can we see the three Castle-district palaces in one go?

Yes. Sternberg, Schwarzenberg and Salm palaces all sit on Hradčanské náměstí, a few minutes' walk apart, right by Prague Castle.

Are the temporary exhibitions free too?

The free entry covers the eight permanent collections. Temporary shows are not part of the offer.

Is there somewhere to eat at Sternberg Palace?

Café Šternberk (Mezi řádky) is inside the palace. The palace garden closed for winter on October 12, so plan to stay indoors.

Upcoming

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National Gallery Prague: Free Entry on October 28

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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National Gallery Prague: Free Entry on October 28 photo 3

Held every October — 2027 dates not announced yet

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Where

Various locations

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors

What you need to know

Pick one building, since the five are spread across Holešovice, the Castle district and the Old Town
No booking for the extras: the play, guided tours and expert Q&As are all walk-in
First Republic tours at the Trade Fair Palace, a better fit for older kids and teens than for preschoolers

About

On the Czech national holiday, the National Gallery Prague opens its permanent collections free, from medieval altarpieces and Old Masters to Asian art and 20th-century Czech painting. Beyond the paintings: a short play about the women who guard the galleries, walk-in tours and expert Q&As. With younger kids, pick one building and make it a hunt: count the animals, find a child or an instrument.

Schedule

From the 2026 edition — 2027 dates not announced yet.

Wed, Oct 28

9am–11am
Ask Us!
Walk-in questions for National Gallery experts in the Asian art collection.
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10am
My National Gallery
20-minute play with five actresses about the everyday life of gallery guards. No booking.
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10am–11am
Tour: Everyday Life in First Republic Art
Free guided tour, no booking.
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12pm–1pm
Tour: Prague in the First Republic
Free guided tour, no booking.
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1pm
My National Gallery
Second performance of the 20-minute play about gallery guards.
Šternberský palácMaps ↗
1pm–3pm
Ask Us!
Walk-in questions for National Gallery experts in the Asian art collection.
Salmovský palácMaps ↗