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Czech Police Museum

Czech Police Museum
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The Czech Police Museum in Prague offers a compelling journey through the history of law enforcement in the Czech Republic and former Czechoslovakia. Housed in a former Augustinian monastery founded in 1350 by Charles IV, the museum traces the evolution of policing from the Austro-Hungarian era through the Communist period to the present day. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, vehicles, and forensic tools, with thematic sections covering criminal investigation, border protection, and civil defense. Notable displays feature infamous cases such as the 1933 Otýlie Vranská murder and the chilling 1951 Pilčík incident, where a trafficker imprisoned a child in a homemade box. Visitors can explore interactive elements like fingerprinting and crime scene reconstructions, though most captions are in Czech. Outside, the grounds showcase police vehicles and a children’s traffic playground. Despite its traditional layout, the museum provides a rich, often sobering insight into Czech policing and societal change, making it a distinctive stop for history enthusiasts and curious travelers.

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The Czech Police Museum is located at Ke Karlovu 453/1, in Prague’s Nové Město (New Town), on the grounds of a former Augustinian monastery founded in the 14th century by Charles IV. This unique museum offers a comprehensive look at the history of law enforcement in the Czech Republic and former Czechoslovakia, with exhibits ranging from historic police uniforms and equipment to crime scene reconstructions and firefighting displays. The museum is spacious and spread over two floors, with interactive elements and outdoor areas, including a traffic training park for children. The museum is easily accessible, located about a 15-minute walk from the I.P. Pavlova metro station (line C) and close to Vyšehrad, one of Prague’s oldest fortresses. Nearby, visitors can also explore the Antonín Dvořák Museum, the Church of St. Ludmila at Náměstí Míru, and the green spaces of Folimanka Park. The museum’s central New Town location makes it a convenient stop for those interested in Czech history, culture, and law enforcement heritage.

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