Recommendation to the visitors of Prague

broadaxe · 13th July 2015, 08:44 PM

The Imperial Armoury in Schwarzenberg Palace is absolutely fantastic! I was there just after the renovation, a few years ago. Make sure you find it, because the entrance to the exhibition is hidden behind a closed door and one must climb up.

ChrisPer · 29th July 2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by broadaxe

The Imperial Armoury in Schwarzenberg Palace is absolutely fantastic! I was there just after the renovation, a few years ago. Make sure you find it, because the entrance to the exhibition is hidden behind a closed door and one must climb up.

I missed it, not knowing it was there.

Maybe one day I can go back.

Meanwhile does anyone know if there is old artillery displayed in Prague?

Iain · 24th September 2017, 10:10 AM

I thought I'd bring this topic back to life for a bit. The Schwarzenberg Palace armoury is still around and of course a wonderful gallery. However there are a few other places off the beaten track worth seeking out. I recently had a free day to make a few museum visits.

First of all The City of Prague Museum, this one isn't as well trafficked as the national museum network, but it has some wonderful exhibits detailing the history of Prague. Part of that includes arms and armour artifacts.

A few selections below including an exceptional bronze sword, early iron swords and spears, 13th century swords and axes and Hussite arms as well as an early bronze hand cannon.

Iain · 24th September 2017, 10:12 AM

Rest of the images.

Iain · 24th September 2017, 10:13 AM

Hussite etc.

Iain · 24th September 2017, 10:17 AM

Finally there is also the excellent ethnographic museum Martin mentioned, Náprstkovo. While this is not a particularly large museum they have regularly changing exhibits. The top floor also has a permanent exhibit from Australia and Oceania. This is a bit of an old fashioned display but has many cases dedicated to the islands of Oceania and includes many weapons. Just a few images below.

For all the images, my apologies for the less than stellar quality, lighting was not great!

silberschatzimsee · 24th September 2017, 06:13 PM

After reading this thread, i did not know that there was a arms museum in Krumau.

Its farely near to my house so i will check it out very soon.

24th September 2017, 10:10 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	I thought I'd bring this topic back to life for a bit. The Schwarzenberg Palace armoury is still around and of course a wonderful gallery. However there are a few other places off the beaten track worth seeking out. I recently had a free day to make a few museum visits. First of all The City of Prague Museum, this one isn't as well trafficked as the national museum network, but it has some wonderful exhibits detailing the history of Prague. Part of that includes arms and armour artifacts. A few selections below including an exceptional bronze sword, early iron swords and spears, 13th century swords and axes and Hussite arms as well as an early bronze hand cannon. Attached Images

24th September 2017, 10:12 AM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Rest of the images. Attached Images

24th September 2017, 10:13 AM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Hussite etc. Attached Images

24th September 2017, 10:17 AM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Finally there is also the excellent ethnographic museum Martin mentioned, Náprstkovo. While this is not a particularly large museum they have regularly changing exhibits. The top floor also has a permanent exhibit from Australia and Oceania. This is a bit of an old fashioned display but has many cases dedicated to the islands of Oceania and includes many weapons. Just a few images below. For all the images, my apologies for the less than stellar quality, lighting was not great! Attached Images

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13th July 2015, 08:44 PM	#1
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	The Imperial Armoury in Schwarzenberg Palace is absolutely fantastic! I was there just after the renovation, a few years ago. Make sure you find it, because the entrance to the exhibition is hidden behind a closed door and one must climb up.

24th September 2017, 06:13 PM	#7
silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	After reading this thread, i did not know that there was a arms museum in Krumau. Its farely near to my house so i will check it out very soon.