Kostnice u sv. Jakuba
Underground ossuary beneath the Church of St James in Brno, the second largest in Europe by number of remains, with musical accompaniment by Miloš Štědroň.
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About the museum
The Ossuary at St James (Kostnice u sv. Jakuba) lies beneath the Church of St James on Jakubské náměstí in Brno. A cemetery existed by the church already at the beginning of the 13th century. Because of the lack of space, remains were moved to the ossuary after ten to twelve years. The Josephine reforms of 1784 abolished the cemeteries, and the ossuary fell into oblivion.
It was rediscovered by an archaeological survey in 2001. Based on the number of remains found, it is the second largest ossuary in Europe, after the one in Paris; it is estimated that more than 50,000 people lie here. It has been open to the public since 2012, and the tour is accompanied by original music by Miloš Štědroň.
The ossuary is run by TIC BRNO as part of the Brněnské podzemí (Brno Underground).
Highlights
- Second largest ossuary in Europe
- Remains of an estimated more than 50,000 people
- Original music by Miloš Štědroň
- Discovered during an archaeological survey in 2001
- Open to the public since 2012
Permanent exhibition
- Kostnice u sv. Jakuba – Underground tour of the ossuary, with remains of an estimated more than 50,000 people and musical accompaniment.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- TIC BRNO, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 180 Kč |
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| Reduced | 90 Kčstudents up to 26, seniors from 65, holders of ZTP and ZTP/ZTP-P cards, children under 15 |
| Children & teens | 90 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 15; children under 6 free. |
| Seniors | 90 KčFrom 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 90 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/ZTP-P cards. |
| Students & apprentices | 90 KčUp to 26. |
| Groups (6+ people) | –Groups of 6 or more must be booked in advance by e-mail at kostnice@ticbrno.cz. |
| Families | 420 Kč2 adults and 2 children under 15; each additional child CZK 60. |
Holders of BRNOPAS enter free. At the ticket office a 10% discount can be claimed with a Senior Pass or Family Pass, or with a season ticket or one-day ticket for IDS JMK. When visiting several objects of the Brno Underground, discounts apply: 2 objects 10%, 3 objects 15%, 4 objects 20%. Tickets can be bought online or on site. The full price list can be downloaded from the operator’s website.
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
The website gives no information on step-free access; it is advisable to check with TIC BRNO.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 420 Kč · 2 adults and 2 children under 15; each additional child CZK 60. |
Children under 6 enter free and children under 15 pay a reduced admission; a family ticket 2+2 is available. It is worth considering the nature of the place for younger children.
Getting there & parking
The ossuary lies beneath the Church of St James on Jakubské náměstí in the centre of Brno.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The tour is accompanied by original music by Miloš Štědroň. The website does not state how long the tour lasts. |
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