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Step into Lobkowicz Palace, a time capsule of wonder! Discover art treasures, musical archives of Beethoven and Mozart, rare manuscripts, and captivating family history. Gaze upon Prague's charm from regal terraces. Pick from diverse ticket options to immerse in this enchanting experience.
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Lobkowicz Palace music room and Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle.
Visitors viewing a painting at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Paintings and historical books displayed at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Prague Castle exterior with Gothic spires and surrounding historic buildings.
Stained glass rose window and vaulted ceiling inside Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Musical instruments and historical documents displayed at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Children viewing portraits at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Porcelain display at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Interior of St. George's Basilica, Prague Castle, with arched ceilings and frescoes.
Interior of a historic hall with red seating and ornate throne in Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
Organ pipes and ornate details inside St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague.

Combo: Lobkowicz Palace Tour + Prague Castle Tour

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  • Entry to Lobkowicz Palace with an included audio guide, plus access to four key Prague Castle sites. Cover more of Prague’s icons in one plan.

  • Trace 2,000 years of European history through paintings, arms, ceramics, instruments, and rare manuscripts from the Lobkowicz Collections.

  • Hear stories from two generations of the Lobkowicz family on the audio guide, available in 13 languages, then step onto the palace balcony for the Prague InSpires Panorama.

  • Explore St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace with Vladislav Hall, St. George's Basilica, and the historic Golden Lane within Prague Castle.

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  • Entry to Lobkowicz Palace with an included audio guide, plus access to four key Prague Castle sites. Cover more of Prague’s icons in one plan.

  • Trace 2,000 years of European history through paintings, arms, ceramics, instruments, and rare manuscripts from the Lobkowicz Collections.

  • Hear stories from two generations of the Lobkowicz family on the audio guide, available in 13 languages, then step onto the palace balcony for the Prague InSpires Panorama.

  • Explore St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace with Vladislav Hall, St. George's Basilica, and the historic Golden Lane within Prague Castle.

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€35.25
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Interior of Lobkowicz Palace concert hall with ornate ceiling and rows of chairs.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum exterior with visitors exploring historic architecture in Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace concert room with grand piano and arranged seating.
Hands playing piano keys in a close-up view.
Musicians playing violins at Lobkowicz Palace midday concert.

Tickets to Midday Concert at Lobkowicz Palace

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  • Delve into classical music from the Czech and Baroque greats performed by talented musicians at a 1-hour concert in the exquisite Labkowicz Palace.

  • Explore this 17th-century art and architecture venue that lies within the 9th-century Prague Castle, and is a reputed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Enjoy compositions crafted by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Smetana, and more, performed by accomplished violinists, pianists, flutists, and members of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Head to the Lobkowicz Café on the terrace and enjoy stunning views of Prague.

  • Fun Fact: Beethoven’s well-known 'Für Elise’ was an unpublished piece until a musicologist found it and released it 40 years after the former's death!

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  • Delve into classical music from the Czech and Baroque greats performed by talented musicians at a 1-hour concert in the exquisite Labkowicz Palace.

  • Explore this 17th-century art and architecture venue that lies within the 9th-century Prague Castle, and is a reputed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Enjoy compositions crafted by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Smetana, and more, performed by accomplished violinists, pianists, flutists, and members of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.

  • Head to the Lobkowicz Café on the terrace and enjoy stunning views of Prague.

  • Fun Fact: Beethoven’s well-known 'Für Elise’ was an unpublished piece until a musicologist found it and released it 40 years after the former's death!

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€24
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Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate red walls and historical paintings, Prague audio guide tour.
Visitors viewing a painting at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Knight armor display at Lobkowicz Palace Museum with historical weapons in Prague.
Musical instruments and historical documents displayed at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
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Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling, paintings, and seating arrangement.
Children viewing portraits at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum hall with ornate ceiling and empty chairs in Prague.
Exhibit of musical instruments and paintings at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Porcelain display at Lobkowicz Palace Museum, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with glass display cases and art exhibits.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum room with historical paintings and ornate ceiling, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum exterior with visitors exploring historic architecture in Prague.

Tickets to Lobkowicz Palace Museum with Audio Guide

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  • Explore Europe's past at the Lobkowicz Palace Museum, one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic.

  • From the Palace witness a 180° panoramic view of Prague and explore 22 different galleries with pieces from the Lobkowicz Collections.

  • Learn fascinating details using the free audio guide available in 9 languages as you explore the museum.

  • Don't forget to browse the Museum Shop! Your entry ticket also includes a 10% discount on souvenirs.

  • Fun Fact: The Museum houses original scores and manuscripts from music legends like Beethoven and Mozart.

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  • Explore Europe's past at the Lobkowicz Palace Museum, one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic.

  • From the Palace witness a 180° panoramic view of Prague and explore 22 different galleries with pieces from the Lobkowicz Collections.

  • Learn fascinating details using the free audio guide available in 9 languages as you explore the museum.

  • Don't forget to browse the Museum Shop! Your entry ticket also includes a 10% discount on souvenirs.

  • Fun Fact: The Museum houses original scores and manuscripts from music legends like Beethoven and Mozart.

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Lobkowicz Palace Museum ornate hall and Prague Castle historic interior, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate red walls and historical paintings, Prague audio guide tour.
Knight armor display at Lobkowicz Palace Museum with historical weapons in Prague.
Gothic interior of Saint Vitus Cathedral with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings.
Stained glass windows inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague, depicting religious scenes.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling, paintings, and seating arrangement.
Colorful historic houses on Golden Lane, Prague, with tourists walking along the cobblestone street.
Interior of Basilic of St George with wooden pews and arched windows.

Combo (Save 5%): Lobkowicz Palace Museum Tickets with Audio Guide + Prague Castle Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Wander through Prague Castle’s vast courtyards, towering spires, and Gothic architecture with a 2-day pass to the world’s largest ancient castle complex.

  • Upgrade to get an audio guide and learn more about Golden Lane's medieval houses and the Old Royal Palace's vaulted halls and ancient throne rooms.

  • Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.

  • With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.

  • Fun fact: The Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex!

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  • Wander through Prague Castle’s vast courtyards, towering spires, and Gothic architecture with a 2-day pass to the world’s largest ancient castle complex.

  • Upgrade to get an audio guide and learn more about Golden Lane's medieval houses and the Old Royal Palace's vaulted halls and ancient throne rooms.

  • Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.

  • With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.

  • Fun fact: The Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex!

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Do not assume a standard Prague Castle circuit ticket covers Lobkowicz Palace. It is a separate private museum ticket, so compare a museum-only entry with the museum + midday concert combo before planning your Castle budget.

Most standard Lobkowicz Palace tickets include the multi-language audio guide. Check whether your voucher is a direct-entry e-ticket or needs exchange at the palace desk, because audio guide devices are issued at reception.

Pre-booking mainly saves the palace ticket-desk wait, not the outer Prague Castle security line. All visitors still pass Castle screening, which traveler reports place at about 10–30 minutes and sometimes longer around peak summer midday.

Allow about 1.5–2 hours for the museum alone, or about 3 hours if you book the concert combo. Trying to fit Lobkowicz Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, and the Old Royal Palace into one short slot usually makes the museum feel rushed.

If the concert matters to you, book that combo ahead rather than relying on walk-in availability. Standard museum entry is often more flexible, but concert seats are tied to fixed times and missing the slot reduces the value of the combo.

Pick a morning or late-afternoon slot if you want a quieter visit. Visitor reports say the museum itself stays calmer than nearby Castle sights, but the Castle courtyards and security lines are busiest around summer mid-day and weekends.

If you also want the main Prague Castle circuit, look for a combo that pairs Lobkowicz Palace with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane instead of buying the palace as a completely separate stop.

Use Tram 22 to Pražský hrad or a taxi to Hradčanské náměstí if you want to reduce the uphill walk. You still need about 8–12 minutes on foot after security, so avoid tight timing before a fixed concert start.

If you may qualify for a reduced ticket, carry proof of age or student status. The palace notes that age-based discounts may exist, and staff may ask for documentation when validating your ticket.

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About Lobkowicz Palace Museum

Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex, and that shapes the museum experience. Instead of a state collection, you follow one family’s holdings across paintings, decorative arts, and music manuscripts, with an audio guide that covers Nazi and Communist confiscations, later restitution, and the family’s links to Beethoven, Bruegel, and Canaletto.

Did you know?

Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building inside Prague Castle, and the family reopened it as a museum after regaining it following the fall of Communism.

The museum route covers around 22 galleries and rooms, starting with family history and portraits before moving through paintings, decorative arts, arms and armor, and music.

Introductory rooms include documents, photographs, and other material tied to 20th-century Nazi and Communist confiscations and the family’s post-1989 restitution.

The Beethoven displays are not just composer memorabilia: the collection shows the Lobkowicz family’s role as patrons who supported and premiered several of his works.

The palace hall hosts daily or near-daily midday chamber concerts, so a Prague Castle museum visit can also become a live music stop without leaving the building.

Why visit Lobkowicz Palace Museum?

Only Privately Owned Palace in Prague Castle

Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within Prague Castle. The museum explains how the family lost the palace under the Nazis and Communists and later regained it, so the collection is presented with a living ownership story rather than as an anonymous historic interior.

Bruegel and Canaletto in Historic Galleries

The Old Master paintings gallery includes works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Canaletto. Seeing these names within one family collection, inside a Baroque palace rather than a large state museum, gives the visit a focused scale that is easier to take in room by room.

Original Beethoven Manuscripts and Patronage Story

The music and manuscripts room displays original scores and manuscripts tied to Ludwig van Beethoven and the 7th Prince Lobkowicz. It turns the family’s role as a patron into something concrete, especially if you pair the objects with the audio guide or a concert in the palace hall.

Multi-Language Audio Guide with Family Stories

Most standard tickets include a multi-language audio guide. Instead of only listing artists and dates, it mixes art commentary with personal family stories, Czech history, and the palace’s confiscation and restitution narrative.

Midday Chamber Concerts in the Palace Hall

The palace concert hall hosts daily or near-daily chamber concerts, usually around midday. The combo ticket lets you connect the museum’s manuscripts and patronage story with a live performance in the same building.

Plan your visit

Lobkowicz Palace Main Entrance

Located on Jiřská Street on the eastern side of the Prague Castle complex, this is the standard entrance for all museum visitors. Look for signage for “Lobkowicz Palace.” Tickets are checked at the museum reception just inside, where staff also provide audio guide devices. If you already have a valid mobile or printed ticket, you can usually proceed directly to reception; on-site ticketing and audio guide pickup may involve a short wait at busy times. Access to the entrance involves Castle courtyards, cobblestones, and some sloping sections, so allow extra time if mobility is limited.

Prague Castle Security Gates

Before reaching the museum, all visitors must enter Prague Castle through shared outer security gates, including the main gate at Hradčanské náměstí and other side gates into the complex. Use the gate closest to your arrival route; the main gate is common for tram and taxi arrivals. These checkpoints handle metal detectors and bag screening, and they are the main place where queues form, especially around peak summer mid-day. Visitors with mobility concerns should budget extra time here, then continue on foot through the courtyards toward the eastern side of the complex for the palace entrance.

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