Seventy cars. That’s a lot of history. Right here in front of us stands the Automuseum Praga. Established in 1957 by Emil Příhoda this museum isn’t just about cars. It’s about Czech industrial heritage. Think about it. The First Republic. Czech car manufacturing was among Europe’s best. This museum aimed to showcase that legacy the development of the Praga car maker.
The collection is incredible. More than seventy vehicles. Passenger cars trucks special vehicles. Buses tractors plows. Even road machinery motorcycles and bicycles are here. But that’s not all. The Automuseum Praga boasts a vast archive. It houses 294 086 items. Think technical drawings spare parts catalogs. Instruction manuals leaflets. Even approval certificates police and military regulations. And don’t forget the films photographs gramophone records and postage stamps. The scope is truly international. Many documents are in foreign languages. This museum is a treasure trove of information.
Did you know that these Praga exhibits have starred in films? They’ve been used in countless photographs and television productions. The museum’s collection has traveled extensively. It’s been featured in exhibitions and events across the Czech Republic and abroad. Sadly the Automuseum Praga is temporarily closed. The collection is stored in a warehouse. The museum seeks a new home. A new space to display this remarkable collection for all to enjoy. A space where the legacy of Praga can continue to inspire. The association for the preservation of the national heritage is working to make this happen. This museum is a testament to Czech ingenuity. A reminder of a time when Prague was a center of automotive innovation. A legacy that deserves to be preserved for generations to come. Let’s hope this remarkable collection soon finds a new home. A home where we can all experience the rich history of the Automuseum Praga.