Památník Velké Moravy – Cyrilometodějské centrum
Memorial above the foundations of the cemetery church in Staré Město, with multimedia exhibitions on Great Moravia, Saints Cyril and Methodius and the prehistory of the Uherské Hradiště area.
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About the museum
The Památník Velké Moravy (Great Moravia Memorial) in Staré Město stands above the foundations of a cemetery church, which was discovered by archaeologist Vilém Hrubý in 1949. It is regarded as the demonstrably first architecture from the Great Moravian period on Czech territory. The memorial opened in 1961 and has been a national cultural monument since 1969.
The building underwent reconstruction in 2008–2009, and on 16 January 2010 it reopened to the public; since then it has been open all year round. In September 2022, an extension was added, the Cyrilometodějské centrum (Cyril and Methodius Centre), which contains a further multimedia exhibition as well as an archaeological workplace, storerooms and a laboratory for processing finds.
The memorial is managed by the Slovácké muzeum (Moravian Slovak Museum) in Uherské Hradiště. The foundations of the church and part of the burial ground are included in the exhibition on the state of Great Moravia and life in a Slavic stronghold.
Highlights
- foundations of the cemetery church from the Great Moravian period and the visible burial ground
- multimedia exhibition Velká Morava (Great Moravia) with twenty life-size figures
- exhibition Příběh Konstantina a Metoděje (The Story of Constantine and Methodius) in the 2022 extension
- exhibition Pravěk Uherskohradišťska (Prehistory of the Uherské Hradiště area)
- national cultural monument since 1969
Permanent exhibitions
- Velká Morava – Multimedia exhibition on the Great Moravian state and life in a Slavic stronghold, with the foundations of the church, the burial ground and twenty life-size figures.
- Příběh Konstantina a Metoděje – Multimedia exhibition in the 2022 extension on the life and work of the Apostles of the Slavs.
- Pravěk Uherskohradišťska – Exhibition on the prehistoric history of the area around Uherské Hradiště.
- Operated by
- Slovácké muzeum v Uherském Hradišti, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students, seniors from 65 |
| Children & teens | 80 Kčfree up to age 5 · children aged 6–15; children under 6 enter free |
| Seniors | 80 Kčfrom 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeholders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free |
| Students & apprentices | 80 Kč |
| Groups | 35 Kč per personschool groups (children aged 6–15 and students), price per person |
| Families | 250 Kčfamily with children: 3 persons CZK 250, 4 persons CZK 300, 5 persons CZK 350 |
| Family admission – 4 persons | 300 Kč |
| Family admission – 5 persons | 350 Kč |
| Annual ticket for schools | 7,000 Kč |
| Guided tour for schools (per exhibition, weekdays) | 100 Kč |
| Guided tour for the public (per exhibition, weekdays) | 300 Kč |
Free admission is also granted to guides, journalists, school supervisors and holders of AMG ČR, ICOM, ICOMOS and RG ČR cards, members of the Muzejní spolek v Uherském Hradišti (Museum Society in Uherské Hradiště) and members of the Slovak museum association. Holders of the Senior Pas card and clients of the Luhačovice spa receive a discount. External guides cost CZK 350 for schools and CZK 500 for the public.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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 step-free; there is a lift and a toilet for people with physical disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 250 Kč · family with children: 3 persons CZK 250, 4 persons CZK 300, 5 persons CZK 350 |
- Family tours & workshops
Educational programmes are available for schools and groups; educational and family programmes and workshops are charged according to the current offer. Children under 6 do not enter these for free.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour can be booked in advance: for schools CZK 100 per exhibition, for the public CZK 300 per exhibition on weekdays. Larger groups and coach tours are advised to book the tour in advance. |
