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Further Distractions Um?leckopr?myslové Museum (Museum of Decorative Arts) Only a small fraction of the museum's holding are on display, but what is makes a mockery of the distinction between fine and applied art. The fin-de-siècle building itself is a work of art and is divided into two floors. The ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware. Ulice 17. Listopada 2, Prague 1. Tel: (02) 2481 1241. E-mail: direct@upm-praha.anet.cz Transport: Metro Starom?stká or tram 17 or 18. Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800 Admission: K?40 Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum) Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia's best-known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860-1934), the collection includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a re-creation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is also a pleasant terrace café. Kaunický pala?, Panská 7, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 628 4162. E-mail: museum@mucha.cz Website: www.mucha.cz Transport: Metro M?stek. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1800. Admission: K?120. Pra?ské Panoptikon (Prague Wax Museum) Another recently opened attraction, the Panoptikon presents a number of fascinating tableaux, including a medieval alchemical laboratory and a nineteenth century street scene complete with the figure of Franz Kafka. Small-scale 3D 'pseudo-holographic' films give an idea of media just over the horizon. Národní t?ída 25, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 2108 5217. E-mail: panoptikon@highland.cz. Website: www.waxmuseum.cz Transport: Metro M?stek. Opening hours: Daily 1000-2000. Admission: K?119. |
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