Galerie Rudolfinum

Staré Město


Housed in the Rudolfinum complex of concert halls, this gallery specialises in changing exhibitions of contemporary art. The entrance is on the riverfront (northern) side of the Rudolfinum building. It also occasionally screens films in the auditorium, and there's a cafe at the back.


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