Museum Montanelli

Museum Montanelli is a small private art museum at Nerudova 250/13 in Prague’s Malá Strana, housed in a historic building. Its changing exhibitions bring contemporary Czech and international art together, with a focus that also includes younger artists. The compact rooms give each show an intimate feel, and past displays have explored themes such as myth and love from a woman’s perspective. Allow about 30 minutes for a visit, and pause on the first floor, where a sofa makes a comfortable spot to look at the paintings.

A private museum in Malá Strana

Museum Montanelli is one of the Czech Republic’s few private museums. It is run by the DrAK Foundation, established by Czech entrepreneur and art collector Dadja Altenburg-Kohl. The museum opened in 2009.

Its setting brings a historic building into conversation with contemporary art. Exhibitions include work by established Czech and international artists, as well as a focus on younger artists.

Exhibitions and the visit

The museum presents curated exhibitions rather than a single permanent display described in the available information. Past shows have included “Myth” and an exhibition about love from a woman’s perspective. The themes and selection can introduce new ways of looking at art and its techniques.

The rooms are compact, so a visit can fit into around half an hour. On the first floor, a sofa provides a place to sit and view the paintings. The museum also has a restaurant and restroom; wheelchair-accessible parking is listed.