Ambit & lounges of Elisabeth of the Premyslids
Daily 10 AM – 6 PM
THE EXHIBITON is included in the standard admission fee.

The Christmas Story Beneath the Monastery Vaults

Come and discover historic and contemporary nativity scenes and rediscover the magical story of the birth of Jesus.

In the cloister, you will be greeted by the scent of wood and the Holy Family, carved by Ludmila and Štěpán Gottwald. A pilgrim and charming little sheep will lead you to the almost life-size nativity scene.

Inside the monastery, you can admire further works of woodcarving, as well as a unique collection of rare historic nativity scenes from the archival holdings of the Museum of Prague. Embark on a journey through the centuries—from an 18th-century nativity scene made by Carmelite nuns in Prague and a rare Gothic-inspired carving of the Holy Family from the early 16th century to folk nativity scenes made of papier-mâché, plaster figurines from Prague monasteries, and polychrome-painted and gilded wooden carvings of the Three Kings, shepherds and exotic figures with camels. You will also discover flat nativity figures and rare lithographic sheets featuring dozens of nativity motifs.