Moravian Gallery in Brno

The Moravian Gallery in Brno is one of the Czech Republic’s most impressive art museums, offering a rich journey through visual culture from the Middle Ages to contemporary art and design. With a collection of over 200,000 works, it’s the second-largest institution of its kind in the country.

A Unique Multi-Venue Art Experience

The Moravian Gallery isn’t just a single building — it’s a cultural complex spread across several historic and modern venues in Brno, each with its own character and focus.

Pražákův Palace – Modern and Contemporary Art

Located in the heart of Brno, Pražákův Palace showcases art from the 20th century to the present day. Its main permanent exhibition ART IS HERE is divided into two parts: modern art of the first half of the 20th century and contemporary works. The palace also hosts short-term exhibitions, a café, a gallery shop, a children’s play area, and an art lending library.

Museum of Applied Arts – Design, Fashion & Creativity

At Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum, visitors explore design, fashion, and applied arts through permanent displays like ART DESIGN FASHION and rotating exhibitions. This venue also features a creative space for workshops and activities.

Místodržitelský Palace – Art for All

Currently partly reopened after renovation, this Baroque palace offers educational exhibitions and engaging programs for visitors of all ages.

Jurkovič Villa – Architecture and Art Nouveau

A masterpiece of early 20th-century architecture, Jurkovič Villa was designed by famous Czech architect Dušan Jurkovič and now houses exhibitions about his life and work.

Open Depository – Behind the Scenes of Museum Work

A truly special experience, the Open Depository shows how art collections are stored, catalogued, conserved, and prepared for exhibitions — giving visitors a peek into museum operations rarely seen elsewhere.

What to See and Do

The gallery offers permanent exhibitions that celebrate everything from fine art and prints to design and fashion. You’ll find:

Iconic works from Czech and international artists
Historical and modern design pieces
Architecture-related displays and special exhibitions
Seasonally changing shows featuring contemporary creators

In addition to exhibitions, the Moravian Gallery hosts workshops, guided tours, lectures, and family-friendly activities — perfect for art lovers, students, and curious visitors alike.

Attention:The first floor of the Governor's Palace is under reconstruction and is closed.

Address

Husova 18, 662 26 Brno

info@moravska-galerie.cz

+420 532 169 111

https://moravska-galerie.cz

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Do anthropology, archaeology, zoology, botany, numismatics, literature or music attract you? Then you will certainly embrace the wide range offered by the Moravian Museum in Brno, in which a respectable number of interesting items from the natural and social sciences are concentrated. The museum was created back in 1817 by means of an imperial decree by František I, and nowadays it contains over six million items. Take a closer look at prehistoric life in Pavilon Anthropos where you will see a life-size mammoth and all the things a prehistoric family had to face. Immerse yourself in the world of the musical composer Leoš Janáček in his preserved study. You will also learn more about the “Teacher of Nations” John Amos Comenius and about Mendel’s research legacy.

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