Jurkovičova vila
Secession villa of the architect Dušan Jurkovič from 1906 in the Brno district of Žabovřesky, with a permanent exhibition on the architect and his house and a restored garden.
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About the museum
Jurkovič Villa (Jurkovičova vila) in the Žabovřesky district of Brno was built in 1906 to a design by Dušan Jurkovič, who had it built as his own family home on the edge of Wilsonův les (Wilson Forest). It was formally opened on 26 August 1906, and even before the owner moved in an exhibition of architecture and applied art was held in it. The building is in the Secession style and combines elements of Central European folk culture, British modernism and Viennese Secession; its layout centres on the staircase hall.
Jurkovič sold the villa in 1919, and between the wars it changed owners several times. In the 1960s of the 20th century it was declared a cultural monument. The last private owner sold it to the Moravská galerie v Brně (Moravian Gallery in Brno) on 30 June 2006.
Reconstruction took place in 2009–2011 with the aim of restoring the villa to its original form and creating a study centre for modern architecture focused on Jurkovič’s work. The villa opened to the public on 1 April 2011. The garden, with a rose garden, birch trees, pergolas and a gazebo from 1913, was restored according to Jurkovič’s original drawings.
Today the villa is open for guided visits and offers the permanent exhibition Dušan Jurkovič. The Architect and His House, complemented by short-term exhibitions.
Highlights
- The architect Dušan Jurkovič’s own house from 1906
- Permanent exhibition Dušan Jurkovič. The Architect and His House
- Staircase hall as the centre of the layout
- Restored garden with a rose garden and a gazebo
- Cultural monument and one of the iconic buildings of modern architecture
Permanent exhibition
- Dušan Jurkovič. Architekt a jeho dům – Permanent exhibition on the architect Dušan Jurkovič and his own house.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Moravská galerie v Brně
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren aged 6–18, seniors, holders of selected cards (ISIC, Ikea Family, BRNOPAS – 20% discount) |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6–18; children under 6 free. |
| Seniors | 50 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Holders of a ZTP card and one companion enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | –Students of art schools and teachers enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 75 Kč per personOrganised groups of 10 or more people; no more than 15 people at a time in the villa. The guide is free of charge. |
| Families | 190 Kč1–2 adults and up to 3 children under 15. |
| Tour outside regular hours – surcharge per person | 130 KčFor groups a flat fee of CZK 500. |
| Tour in a foreign language – surcharge per person | 30 Kč |
| Experience programme “Jurkovičova vila ve stroji času” (The Jurkovič Villa in a Time Machine) – 2.5 hours, max. 13 people | 250 KčDate arranged in advance. |
The price covers a guided tour. A specialist commentary longer than 60 minutes costs CZK 300 in Czech and CZK 500 in a foreign language. English commentary must be booked in advance by e-mail; without a booking the commentary is in Czech, and visitors receive an English text about the villa.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
The villa has a step-free entrance, and a lift gives access to both floors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 190 Kč · 1–2 adults and up to 3 children under 15. |
- Family tours & workshops
Educational programmes and workshops (booking required), such as the Saturday studio, are prepared for children; family tickets are also available.
Getting there & parking
The villa is at Jana Nečase 2 in the Brno district of Žabovřesky, on the edge of Wilsonův les.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Access is only with a guided tour; groups may book the tour in Czech or a foreign language. Educational programmes and workshops require a reservation by e-mail at edukace@moravska-galerie.cz or by phone on +420 532 169 177. |
