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Culture Instead of Fireworks: A New Year’s Gift for All Prague Residents
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Culture Instead of Fireworks: A New Year’s Gift for All Prague Residents

The city has introduced an alternative to the New Year’s fireworks with a programme under the motto "Culture Instead of Fireworks"

By PragueDaily

Instead of the traditional New Year’s fireworks, Prague has prepared something special for its citizens. The city is offering a gift to all Prague residents: discounted entry prices to selected attractions. January 1, 2025, presents a wonderful opportunity to explore some of the most interesting places in the capital at symbolic prices.

The Czech capital, Prague, is offering its citizens an alternative to the New Year’s fireworks as part of the “Your Brief Joy, Their Great Sorrow” campaign for the benefit of animals, with a programme under the motto “Culture Instead of Fireworks.” On the first day of the year, Prague residents can visit popular attractions such as the Prague Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Transport Museum, or one of the impressive Prague City Towers at reduced prices. Whether you wish to spend the day with the family in nature or discover the charm of the monuments, you have the opportunity to enjoy the cultural and natural beauties of the city at a more affordable price.

Overview of Discounted Entry Fees on January 1, 2025

Prague Zoo (Zoo Praha)
The Prague Zoo surprises visitors during the Christmas season with special highlights: new animal offspring, festive lights, and a sensational entry fee of only 100 CZK for everyone. A visit well worth it!

Entry Fee: 100 CZK
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Offer Valid: December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025 at all ticket counters

Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha)
Entry Fee: 50% Discount
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Offer Valid: January 1, 2025 at all ticket counters

Transport Museum (Muzeum MHD)
Entry Fee: 60 CZK
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Offer Valid: January 1, 2025 at all ticket counters

Prague Planetarium (Planetárium Praha)
Entry Fee: Children’s prices for all visitors
Opening Hours:
Štefánik Observatory: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ďáblice Observatory: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Offer Valid: January 1, 2025 at all ticket counters