Biskupský dvůr
Historic complex below the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Brno, with natural history exhibitions of the Moravian Museum: the fauna of Moravia and an aquarium.
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About the museum
The Bishop’s Court is a group of historic buildings below the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Brno, on Muzejní Street. The site is documented from 1352, when a Gothic provostry of the Brno chapter stood here. In 1588 the building was bought by Stanislav Pavlovský, Bishop of Olomouc, who had it rebuilt by the Italian builder Antonio Gabri; the work after 1600 was completed by Cardinal František z Ditrichštejna.
The Gothic phase is preserved in the prismatic tower with a chapel, the Renaissance in the arcades and the arcaded loggia. The Moravian Museum acquired the complex in 1818, and in the 1880s the d’Elvert wings were added. Extensive alterations for the museum’s needs were completed in 1963, and in 2009 the courtyard was restored, where large events and theatre performances take place.
Today the zoological, geological-palaeontological and mineralogical-petrographic departments of the museum are located here. Visitors can see permanent exhibitions on the fauna of Moravia and an aquarium of freshwater fish; the complex also has the Historická síň (Historic Hall) and smaller halls for temporary exhibitions. The complex also includes the Mendelianum, which has its own entry in the database.
Highlights
- Exhibition Fauna Moravy
- Aquarium of freshwater fish
- Historic courtyard with Renaissance arcades
- Gothic tower with a chapel
- Mushroom advisory service for the public
Permanent exhibitions
- Fauna Moravy – Permanent exhibition on the wildlife of Moravia from the collections of the museum’s zoological department.
- Akvárium sladkovodních ryb – Aquariums with freshwater fish species.
- Operated by
- Moravské zemské muzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 90 Kč |
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| Reduced | 60 Kčreduced admission according to the Moravian Museum’s price list (the eligible groups are listed on the Slevy page at mzm.cz) |
| Groups (10+ people) | 50 Kč per personSchool groups from 10 persons; reduced admission without a guided tour; with a guided tour CZK 70 per pupil. |
| Families | 190 KčFamily admission to the permanent exhibition. |
| Whole building – full price | 150 Kčreduced CZK 90, family CZK 250 |
Tickets are bought at the ticket office of the Dietrichstein Palace. Card payment is also possible. The mushroom advisory service identifies mushrooms for the public for a basic fee of CZK 5.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Entry with a pushchair into the exhibitions is not permitted. Information on step-free access is on the MZM bez bariér pages.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 190 Kč · Family admission to the permanent exhibition. |
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Entry with a pushchair into the exhibitions is not permitted; a family ticket is available.
Getting there & parking
The entrance to the complex is from Zelný trh and from Kapucínské náměstí; tickets are bought at the ticket office of the Dietrichstein Palace at Zelný trh 8.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Educational programmes are available for schools, on Tuesdays too by prior booking. |
