Vyšehrad Exhibitions 2025 | Permanent & Temporary Exhibits

Vyšehrad, a fort dating back to the 10th century, symbolizes the rich history of the Czech Republic. The Baroque fortress has undergone several changes including the renovation of the stunning Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in neo-Gothic style, and the foundation of the Vyšehrad Cemetery and Slavín tomb, which serves as the resting place of prominent writers, artists, doctors, musicians, politicians, and other Czech personalities. If you wish to learn more about Vyšehrad's history, you can visit one of the exhibitions in the complex for a small fee.

Permanent Exhibitions at Vyšehrad

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Vyšehrad exhibitions highlight the transformation of the Baroque fortress through the many historical forms it took over time. It portrays the lifestyle and the different kinds of activities the people of Vyšehrad enjoyed in the third or fourth millennium BC. If you’re visiting the gallery, you can learn more about the changes this place underwent with regard to its designation over time.

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This Vyšehrad exhibition highlights the amalgamation of the city’s past and present. It shows how history reflects the development of the city in its present form. A 3D model of contemporary Prague is used to put the spotlight on the fortification. You will also be shown an audio-visual presentation explaining the same through renovations and reconstructions over centuries, and period photographs.

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Vyšehrad Gallery

A 17th-century medieval watchtower was converted into what we, today, know as the Vyšehrad Gallery. The gallery, built on a rock above the supposed Libuše’s Bath, exhibits the work of young authors and important artists with a special focus on painting and related media. It displays works of artists who work on a single medium that is itself experimented with using different methods.

Curator Petr Vaňous is in-charge of the dramaturgy of the exhibitions. The admission cost stands at 20 Kč (€0.80). Vyšehrad Gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. It remains closed in January and February.

Past Exhibitions at Vyšehrad Gallery

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Eyes of the Horizon is an exhibition of a series of paintings by Ester Knapová, an award-winning artist with several projects like Zero Generation, Side Job, and TA MALBA among others, to her name. A graduate of Prague’s Academy of Fine Arts, Ester won the Audience Award in 2022.

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How to Attend Vysehrad Exhibitions?

The Vysehrad exhibitions can be accessed with a separate entry ticket that you can purchase at the venue. The entry to the exhibitions is not included with the entry tickets to Vysehrad Castle. For an extra nominal fee, you can gain a in-depth understanding of Vysehrad and its glorious history.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vysehrad Exhibitions

Q. What exhibitions are currently on at Vysehrad?

A. There are two permanent Vysehrad exhibitions - Historical Appearances of Vyšehrad and Vyšehrad in the History of Prague Fortification. A temporary exhibition of painting called Eyes of the Horizon is being held from March 4th to April 17th, 2022 at the Vysehrad Gallery.

Q. Are there any permanent Vysehrad exhibitions?

A. Yes, there are two permanent exhibitions at Vysehrad - Historical Appearances of Vyšehrad and Vyšehrad in the History of Prague Fortification.

Q. Do I need to buy separate tickets to view the various exhibits at Vysehrad?

A. Yes, you need to buy tickets to view the various exhibitions - permanent and temporary - at Vysehrad.

Q. Where is Vysehrad located in Prague?

A. Vysehrad is located at V Pevnosti 159/5b, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia. Find the location of Vyšehrad on maps here.

Q. What is Vysehrad famous for?

A. Vysehrad is a historical fortress located in Prague. Vysehrad has had a vibrant history - it has served as a royal castle, a place of military importance, and now, it enjoys the status of being a national symbol.