Robert Guttmann Gallery

Robert Guttmann Gallery is a small, focused exhibition space run by the Jewish Museum in Prague, tucked into the heart of Josefov — the city's historic Jewish Quarter. It's a stop for travelers who want to go beyond the synagogues and the old cemetery and see how Jewish history and identity are explored through visual art today.

What is this gallery?

The gallery is named after Robert Guttmann, a Prague-born Jewish painter whose life and work were closely tied to the city's Jewish community in the first half of the 20th century. As part of the Jewish Museum in Prague — one of the largest institutions of its kind in Europe — the gallery functions as a temporary exhibition venue rather than a permanent collection display. That means the program rotates regularly, so it's worth checking what's currently on show before you visit.

What will you see?

Unlike the synagogues that make up the rest of the Jewish Museum complex (the Old-New Synagogue, Pinkas, Klausen, or Maisel Synagogue), Robert Guttmann Gallery is dedicated to visual art — painting, graphic art, and photography connected to Jewish themes. Exhibitions cover both historical artists who documented Jewish life in Bohemia and Central Europe, and contemporary creators working with questions of identity, memory, and cultural heritage. It's a place where history is told through images rather than only through museum artifacts.

How do you get there?

The gallery sits in Josefov, just steps away from the other Jewish Museum sites and from Prague's Old Town. It's an easy walk from the Old Town Square — only a few minutes on foot. The most convenient way to reach the area is by metro (line A, Staroměstská station) or by tram to stops near the Old Town, followed by a short walk through the narrow streets of the former Jewish quarter.

When should you visit?

Josefov is one of the most visited parts of Prague, so it pays to plan your visit outside peak tourist hours or early in the morning, when the surrounding streets are quieter. As a small exhibition space, the gallery itself rarely sees the long queues typical of the Old-New Synagogue or the Jewish cemetery, making it a calmer stop while touring the district. Current opening hours and the exhibition schedule are best checked directly on the Jewish Museum in Prague's website before your trip, since they can vary by season and by the exhibition running at the time.

Worth combining with...

Given how close it sits to the rest of the Jewish Museum's sites, the gallery is best visited as part of a broader tour of Josefov. A combined Jewish Museum ticket typically covers several venues at once, letting you take in both the history and the art of this remarkable neighborhood in a single day.

Frequently asked questions

Is Robert Guttmann Gallery part of the Jewish Museum in Prague? Yes, it's one of the Jewish Museum in Prague's exhibition venues, dedicated to temporary shows rather than a permanent collection.

Does the gallery have a permanent exhibition? No — its program is built around rotating temporary exhibitions related to Jewish art and themes, so what's on view changes throughout the year.

Where does the gallery's name come from? It's named after Robert Guttmann, a Prague-born Jewish painter whose work was closely connected to the local Jewish community.

Should I combine this visit with other sites in Josefov? Definitely — the gallery sits right next to the synagogues and cemetery that belong to the same museum complex, so it fits naturally into any walking tour of the district.