Sherlock Holmes exhibition opens in Prague

A new interactive Sherlock Holmes exhibition has opened in the Bílá labuť department store in central Prague. Spanning more than 2,000 square metres, the exhibit features over 200 items and allows visitors to take on the role of a detective using a provided notebook to record clues and solve puzzles.

The exhibition is divided into several thematic sections. One area focuses on the history of criminal investigation at the turn of the 20th century, featuring authentic objects loaned by the Police Museum, including historical fingerprinting equipment, tools used by safecrackers, and forensic evidence. Another section explores the development of forensic science through interactive stations where visitors can examine footprints, insects, and telegraph messages.

A literary component dedicated to Arthur Conan Doyle includes early editions of Sherlock Holmes stories and manuscripts. The exhibit also features a reconstruction of the famous Baker Street apartment and various crime scenes designed to test visitors' investigative skills.