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Guided tour
- Skip the line and dive straight into interactive exhibition areas with your entrance ticket included.
- Step onto film sets and discover the magic behind Karel Zeman’s legendary special effects.
- Try your hand at hands-on activities inspired by iconic films like Journey to the Beginning of Time.
- Explore original puppets, rare photographs, and archival materials from Zeman’s creative journey.
- Access an online guide packed with extra info to enrich your museum adventure.
- Interactive exhibition areas
- Explore film sets and special effects
- Hands-on activities
- On-line guide with extra info
- Skip the line
- Entrance ticket
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step into the imaginative world of Karel Zeman! Discover the life and work of the internationally acclaimed filmmaker, and the cinematic special-effects techniques that brought Czech cinematography to world fame. Explore interactive film sets, try out special-effects tricks yourself, and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience perfect for families and film lovers alike.
Highlights- Explore Zeman’s creative journey from his early animations and puppet films of the 1940s to his final masterpieces.
- Discover his most iconic films, including Journey to the Beginning of Time, The Fabulous World of Jules Verne, and The Fabulous Baron Munchausen.
- Visitors can actively participate: the exhibition is designed like film sets and studios, where you can film yourself using Zeman’s signature special-effect techniques.
- Family-friendly and accessible: the museum is fully barrier-free and offers audio guides, fun activities, and engaging games for children.
The Karel Zeman Museum offers an interactive and immersive journey into the visionary world of filmmaker Karel Zeman. It maps his creative output beginning with his earliest animations and puppet films in the 1940s, extending through to the works of his last creative period. A substantial part of the exhibition focuses on his signature films — Journey to the Beginning of Time, The Fabulous World of Jules Verne, and The Fabulous Baron Munchausen. What sets the museum apart is its playful concept: the rooms are designed as film studios with small sets and backdrops that visitors can walk through and film themselves in action. Visitors may ride the flying machine from The Fabulous Baron Munchausen, walk on the moon, or pilot the submarine from The Fabulous World of Jules Verne. Previously unpublished photographs, original puppets, and other archival materials document Zeman’s life and creative process. The museum is designed especially for families with children, and it also aims to serve as a long-term institution preserving and promoting Zeman’s legacy through workshops, animation courses, and educational programmes.
What to bring
- Bring a camera to participate in interactive activities.
- If you have purchased a student ticket, bring a valid student ID or proof of study, such as an ISIC card.
Accessibility
- The Karel Zeman Movie Tricks Museum is wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Additional information
- The visit is self-guided and you may spend as much or as little time as you wish inside the museum.
- The last possible entry is 1 hour before closing, with the latest entry at 6pm.
- Opening hours are from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, but these may change during the Christmas period.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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