Speculum Alchemiae

A historical alchemist’s workshop rediscovered during recent renovations
  • Museums | History
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Time Out says

What is it?

Prague’s history is often intertwined with hints of magic, and this museum is where the two fully aligned. After heavy flooding in the early 2000s led to renovations beneath one the oldest buildings in town, the Museum of Alchemy uncovered secret tunnels and a preserved potion master’s laboratory. Today, a guided tour offers a glimpse into that underground world while explaining some of the connections between elixirs boasting love, increased memory, and eternal youth and our modern-day scientific ideas.

Is it worth visiting?

That will depend on your mileage for magic, but it is another worthy addition to Prague’s otherworldly resort of mysteries. Suspend your disbelief for an afternoon to imagine early experiments searching for ways to understand and improve upon human existence.

Ticketing info

Adults 200 CZK, students and seniors 150 CZK, children (14 and under) 70 CZK. Family ticket (two adults and two children) 500 CZK.

Time Out tip

Groups of eight or more mystery lovers can also arrange a guided tour that connects the legends of Prague’s historic buildings in Dan Brown style.

This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.

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Details

Address
Haštalská 1, Prague 1, 110 00
Prague
Price:
200 CZK, students 150 CZK, children 70 CZK
Opening hours:
Daily 10am-6pm
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