Beside Charles Bridge at Křižovnické Square, this museum traces the history of Prague’s famous crossing over the Vltava. It is housed in rooms of the former Knights of the Cross hospital and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Models show how the bridge was built, while old tools, religious objects, statue replicas and historical photographs add detail. Touchscreens and multimedia displays cover the bridge’s history and legends. A small café serves local sweets, giving you a place to pause after exploring the exhibits.
Inside the former hospital and church
The museum occupies several rooms of the former Knights of the Cross hospital and the Church of the Holy Spirit, beside Charles Bridge at Křižovnické Square. The setting connects the exhibits to the religious order associated with the bridge’s history.
The displays focus on the bridge as a historic crossing between Prague’s Old Town and Lesser Town. Its role in royal coronation processions is part of the story presented here.
Models, tools and bridge stories
Miniature models explain stages of the bridge’s construction, including a detailed model with numerous figurines. Old construction tools and related artefacts offer a closer look at the work behind the crossing. Replicas of statues from the Old Town Bridge Tower add context to the sculptures seen on the bridge itself.
Touchscreens and multimedia presentations cover the bridge’s history, alongside legends and folklore connected with it. The museum also includes a small café serving local sweets.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is the Charles Bridge Museum?
It is at Křižovnické Square, beside Charles Bridge, in Prague’s Old Town.
What can you see at the museum?
Exhibits include construction models, old tools, religious objects, statue replicas, historical photographs and interactive displays.
Can you buy a ticket that includes a boat tour?
A combo ticket with a boat tour is available to consider.
