Unique waterworks science centre

Dive into the depths of water-related facts and have fun doing it.

What is Hydropolis?

Prague’s first science centre dedicated to water, where you’ll experience water like never before. A place where you’ll learn about everything that goes into something as commonplace as drinking water from your tap. You’ll discover water-management technologies and experience water with all your senses.

In a fun, interactive, and educational way.

Vision

Our aim is to bring the currently closed 19th-century waterworks site back to life and open it up to the public as an outdoor park featuring a variety of play equipment and water attractions. At the same time, we want to engage the public with water and water management topics through unique exhibitions at the reservoir and water tower.

What else can you expect

  1. A water park for public recreation

  2. Unique interactive exhibitions at the reservoir and the tower

  3. A conference hall that can be hired out

  4. A unique observation point from the roof of the tower

  5. Café and space for personal meetings

WHEN HYDROPOLIS WILL BE READY TO WELCOME YOU

There’s still a lot of work to be done. But we expect Hydropolis to open to the public at the end of 2026.

Who's behind the project?

Main partners

  • Hlavní město Praha
  • Pražské vodovody a kanalizace
  • PVS
  • Veolia

Further contributing

  • CMC Architects
  • H2Ospodař
  • JinJan
  • Brainz Studios
  • side2
  • Sweco
  • Engineers CZ
  • Metrostav DIZ

“Plans to renovate the dilapidated tower and other structures have been in the works for several years. I am pleased that, based on a joint agreement enshrined in a memorandum signed by the participants in September 2020, we will ultimately succeed in expanding the project with unique exhibitions and educational spaces that will transform the site into a water science centre.”

Pavel Válek
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Pražská vodohospodářská společnost

“We are proud to be part of this project. A beautiful space close to the city centre will be regenerated to raise awareness of the water sector and inform the public about climate change and water-resource management.”

Petr Mrkos
CEO Pražské vodovody a kanalizace

“Veolia engages in similar CSR projects around the world. Hydropolis is a revitalisation project, a project of new hope for a wonderful space in the heart of the city. For Veolia, this project symbolises the search for a new avenue of partnership between the private and public sectors that recognises the interests of both partners.”

Martin Bernard
Member of the Board of Directors and Director of the Water Business Line, Veolia Czech Republic Group

“The Hydropolis project is a big step towards revitalising the disused site of the historic Vinohrady Waterworks from the end of the 19th century. Hydropolis will offer the general public an innovative way to learn more about how water is managed and why this is important. I firmly believe Hydropolis will play an important role in educating people about water issues not only in Prague, but across the Czech Republic.”

Michal Hroza,
Prague City Councillor for Infrastructure

“Hydropolis will offer the general public an innovative way to learn more about water management. The project is designed to deliver both an educational and a cultural experience. It will also include a conference hall hosting seminars and meetings on environmental issues and sustainability, as well as other cultural and social events.”

Jana Komrsková
Deputy Mayor of Prague and Prague City Councillor for the Environment

Project Management contact

Email us at info@hydropolis.cz, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.