Prague - Alfons Mucha Museum

(Local Name: Muzeum A Muchy) The Alfons Mucha Museum (Muzeum A Muchy) in Prague, usually just referred to as the Mucha Museum, is a tribute to this Czech artist who is known as one of the forefathers of the Art Nouveau Movement. The museum displays a variety of paintings and artworks of different mediums by Alfons (Alphonse) Mucha, with over 100 exhibits. The collection includes charcoal drawings and sketches, pastels, paintings, photographs, and personal belongings of the artist.

Alfons Mucha was born in 1860 and became well known for his drawings of famous figures during his time spent in France, in particular a series of posters and other works for Sarah Bernhardt. He spent many years in France and later moved to the United States of America for a few years before returning to Prague. He was arrested by the Germans when they invaded the former Czechoslovakia and he died shortly after being released.

The Alfonse Much Museum is located in the Baroque Kaunicky Palace.