Ark III Becomes the First Czech Project to Be Included in the Prestigious TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

Ark III, a joint project of the National Museum and the Karel Komárek Family Foundation dedicated to protecting Ukraine’s cultural heritage, which is threatened by war, has been included in the prestigious TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026. The list showcases innovations that have a significant social impact and are changing the way people live, work, and respond to current challenges. Ark III is the result of a partnership between the Karel Komárek Family Foundation, which initiated and funded the project, and the National Museum, whose experts developed and implemented the technological solution and oversee its professional use. It is the first standalone Czech initiative ever selected for the list in its 26‑year history.