Moravská galerie v Brně
The second-largest Czech institution of its kind presents fine art and design from the Middle Ages to the present day in six buildings.
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About the museum
The Moravian Gallery in Brno is a museum of art and design that holds more than 200,000 works of art in its collections. In scope it is the second largest institution of this type in the Czech Republic, and it covers fine art and design from the Middle Ages to the present day. It was founded in 1961 and gradually acquired several buildings in the centre of Brno and beyond.
The main visitor building is the Pražák Palace on Husova Street, which also houses the gallery's directorate. It contains the permanent exhibition ART IS HERE, with modern art from the first half of the 20th century and new art after 1945, as well as temporary exhibitions, a café, a children's play room, a gallery shop, a library open to the public since 1883 and the public art lending library Artotéka. Nearby stands the Museum of Applied Arts from 1882, a monumental historicist building on the Brno ring road. After the Second World War it was adapted by Bohuslav Fuchs, and the latest reconstruction was completed in 2021; today it houses the exhibition ART DESIGN FASHION, devoted to design and fashion.
The Governor's Palace (Místodržitelský palác) on Moravské náměstí originated from an Augustinian monastery, which Mořic Grimm rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. The gallery has managed it since 1990 and is gradually opening it to the public after reconstruction. Other sites include the Jurkovič Villa in Žabovřesky, the gallery's largest collection item, the birthplace of the architect Josef Hoffmann in Brtnice, and, since 2025, the Open Depository in Řečkovice, which offers the public a view behind the scenes of collection care.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition ART IS HERE with Czech modern art and art after 1945
- ART DESIGN FASHION exhibition in the Museum of Applied Arts
- Jurkovič Villa with an exhibition about the architect Dušan Jurkovič
- Open Depository with guided tours behind the scenes of the collections
- Children's play room with a slide between the floors in the Pražák Palace
Permanent exhibitions
- ART IS HERE: Moderní umění – The permanent exhibition on the 2nd floor of the Pražák Palace presents the creators of Czech modernism and the interwar avant-garde.
- ART IS HERE: Nové umění – The exhibition selects chapters and stories of art after 1945; its axis is the collection and archive of Jiří Valoch.
- ART DESIGN FASHION – The exhibition in the Museum of Applied Arts is devoted to design, fashion and their relationship to art.
- Founded
- 1961
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Reduced | –children aged 6–18, seniors, holders of ISIC, ITIC and IYTC cards, IDS JMK passengers with a valid ticket and other cardholders |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free; children aged 6–18 pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | –Seniors pay the reduced admission for exhibitions. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free, including a companion. |
| Students & apprentices | –Students and teachers of art-focused schools enter free; other students with an ISIC card pay the reduced admission. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 75 Kč per personOrganised groups of 10 or more people pay CZK 75 per person; the guide and 1–2 accompanying persons enter free. |
| Families | –Family admission for 1 to 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15. |
| Open Depository – entry with a guide | 300 KčReduced CZK 150, family CZK 490. |
| Jurkovič Villa – entry with a guide | 100 KčReduced CZK 50, family CZK 190, group CZK 75 per person. |
| Josef Hoffmann Museum – entry with a guide | 150 KčReduced CZK 75, family CZK 290. |
| Guided tour outside the scheduled times (surcharge) | 300 KčOne-time surcharge for the tour; up to 40 people. |
Free admission: Admission to the permanent exhibitions is free on the first Sunday of every month.
For the permanent exhibitions in the Museum of Applied Arts, the Pražák Palace and the Governor's Palace, admission is voluntary. Prices of tickets for short-term exhibitions vary by exhibition and are sold on site or via GoOut. Holders of the BrnoPass receive a 20% discount.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The Pražák Palace has a step-free entrance from Besední Street, with a doorbell at a height of 1.5 m; all floors are reached by lift, and a step-free toilet is on the 4th floor. For blind and visually impaired visitors the gallery offers educational programmes with a haptic collection; the programme for visitors with a health disability is free, including a companion. The website is also available in easy-to-read language and in Czech Sign Language.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
The Pražák Palace has a children's play room with a reading corner, open daily and free of charge, with a slide between the floors; a birthday party can also be held there. The gallery holds children's private views, “Colourful Mornings” and Saturday studios.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking on Besední Street; at the Museum of Applied Arts paid parking is possible in front of the neighbouring hotel.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The Pražák Palace has the MORGAL café, serving lunches, soups and desserts, and the gallery shop; the Museum of Applied Arts has the CAFÉ ROBOT, and the Governor's Palace the TYPIKA café.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 200 guests.
Available for hire are, for example, the lecture hall, the Renaissance hall and the courtyard of the Museum of Applied Arts (up to 150–200 people), and the Baroque hall of the Governor's Palace. The gallery sends a price offer on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, group visits and workshops must be booked at edukace@moravska-galerie.cz or by telephone on +420 532 169 177; groups may book a Czech or foreign-language tour. In the Pražák Palace visitors can play a coded game; the leaflet for it is available free of charge at the ticket office. |
