Městské muzeum Brtnice – Panská sýpka
Městské muzeum in the Renaissance manorial granary (Panská sýpka) in Brtnice, with an exhibition of traditional crafts of the region, an old school and a collection of historical sewing machines.
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About the museum
The manorial granary in Brtnice is part of the extensive former manorial farmstead in Horní Město, not far from the château. It was built in connection with the development of manorial estate management at the end of the 16th century, and after a fire at the château brewery in 1760 it received a new mansard roof. In 1851–1852 the farmstead was partly rebuilt under Prince Collalto and supplemented with further farm buildings; after 1945 it passed to the state agricultural administration.
The town of Brtnice acquired the building at auction in 2014, and two years later it was declared a cultural monument, after which its comprehensive restoration began. Preserved features include Renaissance stone window surrounds in the gables, the original central entrance with a stone portal, a Baroque roof truss and Renaissance sgraffito rustication on the plaster.
The renovated premises now house the Městské muzeum Brtnice, which is run by the Regionální muzeum Horního Pooslaví. The exhibitions present the traditional crafts of the Brtnice region, an old school, a collection of historical sewing machines and a gallery of works from an international meeting of artistic blacksmiths.
Highlights
- permanent exhibition of traditional crafts of the Brtnice region (weaving, jircharství, shoemaking, baking and gingerbread-making, carpentry)
- new exhibition on jircharství and furriery (2024)
- extensive collection of historical sewing machines
- reconstructed classroom, the Stará škola (Old School)
- Brtnická kovadlina gallery with works from an international meeting of artistic blacksmiths
- Renaissance granary with Baroque roof truss and sgraffito
Permanent exhibitions
- Tradiční řemesla brtnického regionu – Exhibition on weaving and cloth-making, jircharství and furriery, shoemaking, baking and gingerbread-making, carpentry and barbering; the jircharství section is new from 2024.
- Historické šicí stroje – Extensive collection of historical sewing machines from the collection of Miloš Pokorný.
- Stará škola – Reconstructed school classroom showing what teaching was like in the past.
- Operated by
- Regionální muzeum Horního Pooslaví, z.s.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 80 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčseniors over 65, students, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P disability cards |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · children under 6 enter free |
| Seniors | 50 Kčover 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 Kčholders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kč |
| Groups (10+ people) | 50 Kč per personprice per person; group of at least 10 people older than 6 years |
| Families | 200 Kč2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum states that the exhibition is step-free. Entry with animals is not permitted.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 200 Kč · 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 |
The family ticket applies to two adults and up to three children under 15; children under 6 enter free.
Getting there & parking
The granary stands in Horní Město, not far from the Brtnice château.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours are led by a guide; for bookings and quick contact, write to pruvodce@muzeumhp.cz. |
