Czech Museum's VR Exhibit Sparks Smoking Controversy

Published on 7.21.25

  The Czech National Museum's new virtual reality exhibition, Steps of Progress, is facing criticism for promoting tobacco use by featuring historic figures in scenes that reference smoking without any warnings about the health risks. The exhibit, which opened on July 1, allows visitors to explore a digital journey through time, but its lack of cautionary messaging has sparked concerns among critics and public health advocates.

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