Free entry to Prague's National Gallery and museums on 1 November 2026

On Sunday 1 November 2026, the National Gallery Prague and other state-run museums and galleries open their permanent exhibitions free of charge. The Czech Ministry of Culture runs the scheme on the first Sunday of every month, and it has confirmed free Sundays on 6 September, 4 October, 1 November and 6 December 2026.

What it means for your trip

• In Prague, the free entry covers all five National Gallery Prague buildings: the Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) in Holešovice, the Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia in the Old Town, and the Schwarzenberg, Sternberg and Salm palaces on Hradčanské náměstí, next to Prague Castle.
• Only permanent exhibitions are covered. Some temporary shows keep a separate admission fee.
• The National Museum's historical building on Wenceslas Square also takes part in the scheme.
• Expect more visitors than on a typical Sunday. Arrive at opening time, 10:00, for a quieter visit.
• The next confirmed free Sunday after 1 November is 6 December 2026. Check each museum's website nearer the date, since the Ministry has not yet confirmed dates for 2027.

If you are visiting Prague Castle, the Schwarzenberg and Sternberg palaces sit right on Hradčanské náměstí, so a free gallery visit fits easily into the same morning. For help planning the rest of your stay, see our trip planner.