In 1908, the Czech authorities decided to open a museum that would present the evolution of the technological progress of Czech industry. More than a hundred years have passed, and now its collection numbers about a million different exhibits. True, as in almost any museum, considerably fewer objects can be seen at exhibitions at one time - no more than 40000 items - simply because of the lack of exhibition space. Therefore, you can visit the National Technical Museum on each of your trips to Prague – many of its exhibitions change regularly.
Walking through the halls of the collection, you can see life-size airplanes, steam locomotives, cars, bicycles, engines for various vehicles, and other objects that represent the technical pride of the Czech Republic.
The museum consists of several thematically divided exhibition areas. The first exhibition tells guests about the history of photography. Here the visitor will see the first cameras, accessories, photo studios, and photographs from those times.
The second exhibition tells about the history of printing in the Czech Republic. Some huge printing presses are still in working condition, and museum guests can watch their production process.
All kinds of models, drawings, and plans can be seen at the architecture exhibition.
One of the most important and refined areas of the museum is the astronomy exhibition. Here you can find astronomical clocks, telescopes, instruments for measuring the sky, and star charts. The arms hall also deserves attention, clearly demonstrating the equipment and weaponry of the Czech army in different eras.
