Prague
Czechia
Hours: Monday–Sunday 10am–6pm
The Mucha Museum is a new arts destination dedicated to the work of world-renowned Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939).
Situated in the centre of historic Prague within the Baroque setting of the Savarin Palace, which has been exquisitely restored by the Czech property developer Crestyl in close consultation with heritage institutions, the Mucha Museum explores the work and life of one of the world’s best known Czech artists.
Eva Jiřičná, one of the Czech Republic’s most renowned architects, has created the museum’s exhibition space which features Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau & Utopia, an exhibition curated by Tomoko Sato that presents some 90 works from the Mucha Trust Collection, including paintings, posters, drawings, books and photographs, along with immersive and digital projections.
The Museum offers an opportunity to explore Mucha’s artistic and spiritual journey, from his most popular Art Nouveau poster designs — which he conceived as an alternative art form to make the beauty of art accessible to the wider public — through to the creation of his masterpiece, The Slav Epic, while the museum shop offers a selection of custom designed products and books, all officially authorised by the Mucha Foundation.
A centrepiece of Prague’s cultural landscape, the Mucha Museum is the first step in transforming the Thomas Heatherwick-designed Savarin project into a thriving destination for both local and international visitors.
About Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was a Czech artist who defined the style of the ‘Art Nouveau’ era. Living in Paris, he became an overnight sensation with his poster of the world-famous actress Sarah Bernhardt in the play “Gismonda”. With his new style, characterised by elegantly curving lines, natural motifs and graceful women, his advertising posters and decorative panels took over the streets and living rooms of Paris. By 1900, he was one of the most famous artists in the world. In the latter part of his life, he put his artistic talents at the service of the newly established country of Czechoslovakia. His artwork continues to inspire artists all over the globe, and his visual language still influences the way the world looks today: in rock and roll posters, Manga and even superhero movies and videogames.
About the Mucha Foundation
The Mucha Foundation was founded in 1992 by the artist Alphonse Mucha’s grandson John Mucha and the artist’s daughter-in-law, Geraldine Thomsen Mucha. The Mucha Foundation protects and preserves the Mucha Family Collection, the largest and most comprehensive collection of Mucha’s works worldwide, and promotes Alphonse Mucha’s artistic heritage. Over the years, the Mucha Foundation has held more than 90 exhibitions across the world, at which more than 6,500,000 visitors have become acquainted not only with the work of Alphonse Mucha, but also with Czech culture. The Mucha Foundation is internationally recognized as the authority on the life and work of Alphonse Mucha. The Mucha Foundation’s President is John Mucha and its Executive Director is the artist’s great-grandson Marcus Mucha.
About Crestyl
The Crestyl development and financial group has been active in Central Europe for almost 30 years. Considered one of the region’s leading multi-sector developers and well known for its commitment to quality, design, superior workmanship, and use of first-class materials, Crestyl’s current portfolio includes over 50 projects in the Czech Republic and Poland, where it operates under the Spravia brand. Among its most significant Czech projects are the reconstruction and completion of the Savarin Complex, the newly emerging Hagibor district near the Želivského metro station, and Dornych in Brno.
About the Savarin project
The 15.000 m2 Savarin project is one of the largest urban development projects in the centre of Prague. It consists of four interconnected parts, including the careful reconstruction of existing historic buildings and the creation of a completely new public space with greenery, courtyard open space and commercial areas. The overall architectural vision and form is in the hands of British architect Thomas Heatherwick and construction started in 2021 with the renovation of the Baroque Savarin Palace, which was officially completed in September 2024.