The Bohemian Crown Jewels – Habsburgs 500 exhibition commemorates the quincentennial of Ferdinand I of Habsburg’s accession to the Bohemian throne. It follows the path of the Bohemian Crown Jewels from their safekeeping at Karlštejn Castle through their transfer to Vienna during the Thirty Years’ War until their ceremonial return to Prague in 1791. It was then that the Crown Jewels became a modern symbol of Czech statehood, historical continuity, and national identity. In addition to the St Wenceslas Crown, focus will be placed on the richly decorated Royal Sceptre and Royal Orb, which originally served as Ferdinand I’s personal insignia. Other items to be featured include the coronation robe from 1653, historical keys belonging to the Crown Archives guardians, as well as portraits of the monarchs and other depictions from that era attesting to the link between the Crown Jewels and the Habsburg dynasty. The Crown Jewels will be ceremonially removed from the Crown Chamber in the Cathedral of St Vitus, St Wenceslas, and St Adalbert on Monday, 14 September 2026. School groups will be able to see them for the next three days. The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 18 September to Monday 28 September and admission will again be free. On 15, 16, and 17 September, the exhibition is reserved for pre-registered school groups only. Register here More