Palác šlechtičen
Baroque palace in the centre of Brno with the permanent exhibitions “Loutkářské umění” (Puppetry Art) and “Tradiční kultura na Moravě v zrcadle času” (Traditional Culture in Moravia in the Mirror of Time).
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Palác šlechtičen in Brno was built in 1674–1679 by the Brno builder Jan Křtitel Erna as an urban Baroque palace. The house served as a foundation for the education of abandoned noble and middle-class girls. In 1790–1791 it was raised by one storey and connected to the neighbouring Althan Palace; the reconstruction associated with V. J. Eitelberger also belongs to this period. The chapel has late Baroque frescoes.
The Althan Palace was damaged in the war in 1944, and in the 1950s it was saved for cultural use; the reconstruction was led to a design by Bohuslav Fuchs. In 1961 the exhibition “Lid v pěti generacích” (The People in Five Generations) opened here and could be seen until 1999. After reconstruction in 2000–2002, short-term exhibitions have been held in the palace since 2003.
Since April 2022 two permanent exhibitions of the Moravské zemské muzeum (Moravian Museum) have been housed in the palace: “Loutkářské umění” and “Tradiční kultura na Moravě v zrcadle času”. An audio guide exists for both, in the mobile app and via QR codes.
Highlights
- exhibition “Loutkářské umění” (Puppetry Art)
- exhibition “Tradiční kultura na Moravě v zrcadle času” (Traditional Culture in Moravia in the Mirror of Time)
- Baroque palace from 1674–1679
- chapel with late Baroque frescoes
- audio guide in the app and via QR codes
Permanent exhibitions
- Loutkářské umění – Permanent exhibition on the history and forms of puppet theatre; opened in April 2022.
- Tradiční kultura na Moravě v zrcadle času – Permanent exhibition on folk culture in Moravia; opened in April 2022.
- Operated by
- Moravské zemské muzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 60 Kčreduced admission according to the price list of the Moravian Museum |
| Groups (10+ people) | 50 Kč per personSchool groups of 10 or more people, one exhibition without commentary; with commentary CZK 60. |
| Families | 220 KčFamily ticket for one exhibition. |
| Whole building (both permanent exhibitions) – full price | 170 KčReduced CZK 100, family CZK 350 |
| Short-term exhibition – full price | 50 KčReduced CZK 30, family CZK 110 |
The price applies to one permanent exhibition. Payment by card is also possible.
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 building is accessible without barriers (see the barrier-free information on the MZM website). Videos in sign language are available. Entry with a pushchair is not permitted in the exhibitions.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 220 Kč · Family ticket for one exhibition. |
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Pushchairs are not permitted in the exhibitions; a family ticket is available.
Getting there & parking
The Palác šlechtičen is at Kobližná 1 in the centre of Brno.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Sale of souvenirs ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide to the permanent exhibitions is available in the mobile app (Google Play, App Store) and via QR codes. School groups can use programs led by an educator. |
