Salm Palace is part of the Prague National Gallery and one of the most important museums in Prague.
It presents works of art from the 19th century in its historic rooms.
In this complete guide to Salm Palace National Gallery, you will learn everything about the exhibition, history, and helpful information about directions and tickets.
What Can I Do in at Salm Palace National Gallery?
The neoclassical building of the Salm Palace National Gallery on the premises of Prague Castle houses an exhibition of Central European art from the 19th century.
You can see not only Czech art, but also Austrian and German art from the 19th century. The paintings of Josef Mánes, Adolf Kosárek, Antonín Machek, Caspar David Friedrich, and Carl Spitzweg, for example, deserve special mention.
Visitors can also see the various thematic exhibitions, which show international contemporary art and put it in dialogue with Czech contemporary art.
Changing Exhibitions
A current overview and preview of the changing exhibitions can be found here.
Admission, Tickets, and Guided Tours
- Tickets: Children and young people under 26 years of age enjoy free admission. The current admission prices for the permanent exhibition at Salm Palace National Gallery can be found on their official website.
- Guided tours: There are currently no guided tours of Salm Palace.
How Do I Get to Salm Palace National Gallery?
Salm Palace National Gallery is located on the premises of Prague Castle. The easiest way to get to the castle is by streetcar line 22, which will take you from Prague Old Town to the Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) stop.
You can find Salm Palace at the Castle Square in Prague Castle.
History of Salm Palace National Gallery
Salm Palace was built between 1800 and 1810 at the behest of the then Archbishop of Prague, Vilém Florentin, Count of Salm.
The architect, Franz Pawjček, was commissioned to build the neoclassical building. The Schwarzenberg family acquired the three-winged palace only a few years after its completion and connected it with their own neighboring palace on Prague Castle Square.
Until 2002, the magnificent building was owned by the noble Schwarzenberg family. Along with Schwarzenberg Palace, it now belongs to the Prague National Gallery and is used for exhibition purposes.
Contact
- Address: Salm Palace National Gallery (Salmovský palác), Hradčanské náměstí 1, 110 00 Praha 1- Hradčany
- Website: http://www.ngprague.cz/en/about/buildings/salm-palace
- Public Transport: Streetcar line 22 to Pražský hrad
- Opening Hours: The current opening hours can be found on the website of the National Gallery.