Muzeum romské kultury
A Brno museum presenting the history and culture of the Roma in several halls, from their origins in India to the present day.
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About the museum
The Museum of Romani Culture was founded in 1991 on the initiative of Romani intellectuals. Initially it operated as a non-state, non-profit organisation, and from the start it concentrated mainly on building collections that document the tangible and intangible culture of the Roma. Since 2005 it has been a state contributory organisation of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
The collection now numbers more than 28,000 objects, divided into five sub-collections and fourteen collection funds. They document traditional crafts and occupations, housing and household equipment, clothing and jewellery, visual art, written materials and posters, sound, photo and video recordings, and the image of the Roma in the eyes of the majority society. The museum library and reading room are also available to researchers.
The museum is housed in a three-storey building on Bratislavská Street in Brno. The permanent exhibition The Story of the Roma occupies the first floor and leads visitors chronologically through six halls: from the original homeland in India, through the arrival in Europe and settlement, the Roma Holocaust and the post-war years, to the portrayal of the Roma in the media after 1989.
In 2018 the museum took over the administration of the memorials at Lety u Písku and Hodonín u Kunštátu, and in 2019 the villa on Velvarská Street in Prague, where a Prague centre for Roma and Sinti is being created. Besides exhibitions and educational programmes, the museum holds concerts, lectures and commemorative events.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition The Story of the Roma in six halls covering 351 m²
- A nomadic wagon with its equipment and a model of a campsite
- Hall devoted to the Roma Holocaust, with testimonies of witnesses
- Rotating wheel with newspaper headlines about the Roma after 1989
- Café BENG! with seating in the museum courtyard
Permanent exhibition
- Příběh Romů – The permanent exhibition on the first floor leads through six halls: from the origins of the Roma in India and their journeys through Europe and settlement, to the Holocaust, the post-war years and the media image of the Roma after 1989.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Ministerstvo kultury ČR (státní příspěvková organizace)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 60 Kčchildren aged 6–15, seniors from 60, students up to 26, holders of the Alliance Française card, groups of more than 10 people |
| Children & teens | 60 KčChildren aged 6–15 inclusive pay the reduced admission; for the temporary exhibition, children under 6 accompanied by parents enter free. |
| Seniors | 60 KčFrom age 60 upon presentation of a card, for example a Seniorpas or identity card. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –For the temporary exhibition, holders of a ZTP or ZTP-P card enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 60 KčUp to age 26 inclusive upon presentation of a student card, for example ISIC. |
| Groups (11+ people) | 60 Kč per personGroups of more than 10 people must always be reported in advance to pruvodce@rommuz.cz. |
| Families | 240 KčFamily admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 15; holders of a Family Pass receive a 15% discount. |
| Temporary exhibition – standard admission | 60 Kč |
| Temporary exhibition – concessionary admission | 30 KčStudents, seniors, children under 15, holders of the Alliance Française card, groups of up to 10 people. |
| Temporary exhibition – family admission | 120 Kč2 adults and up to 4 children under 15. |
| Educational programme for schools and other organisations | 40 Kč |
Free admission to the temporary exhibition is granted, among others, to holders of AMG, ICOM and Ministry of Culture cards, BrnoPass holders, journalists with a valid press card, guides with a guide's card, and up to four teachers accompanying a school group. Payment is accepted only in Czech crowns.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There are steps in front of the covered entrance, and a step-free driveway; the doors are wide but heavy, so for wheelchairs or pushchairs it is recommended to ring the bell marked “Recepce” (Reception). A lift for persons with disabilities and for parents with small children is available; to reach the upper floor, ask the staff for help. The video guide for deaf visitors has no audio track. Guide dogs are admitted; other animals are not.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 240 Kč · Family admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 15; holders of a Family Pass receive a 15% discount. |
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- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly: not available
In the exhibition, children can walk through a model dwelling and a circus tent; interactive elements may be tried, while other exhibits must not be touched. Children under 15 may enter the museum only accompanied by a person over 18. Pushchairs cannot be taken into the permanent exhibition.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
The museum has one reserved parking space directly in front of the building; otherwise parking is available on Bratislavská Street and the nearby streets (parking zone C, paid parking only on weekdays from 17:00 to 06:00).
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Lockers
Café BENG! (Tuesday–Friday 12:00–17:00) serves Italian coffee and honey cake, and there is also seating in the courtyard. Lockable lockers are available free of charge in the foyer; larger bags and jackets must be left there before entering the exhibition.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The café provides refreshments for rented events; the museum does not give details about renting its premises on its verified pages.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (CS, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography for non-commercial purposes is permitted, except in the 4th hall devoted to the Roma Holocaust; commercial filming requires the written consent of the director. |
| Good to know | Audio guides (in Czech, English and German) can be borrowed at reception; via QR codes they can also be played on your own phone, and after downloading the museum app they are free of charge. Guided tours and educational programmes for groups of five or more must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. |
