Regionální muzeum v Mikulově

About the museum

The museum is housed in Mikulov Château, whose history goes back to the 11th century. First a wooden border fortification stood here, later a stone castle. From 1249 it belonged to the Liechtensteins, and from 1575 to the Dietrichsteins, who made it a princely residence. The château burned down several times; after the fire of 1719 it was restored, and after another fire in 1945 it remained damaged for a long time. Reconstruction began in the 1950s, and since 1959 the château has been the seat of the regional museum.

The Mikulov museum society was founded in 1913, and the collections were built up from gifts and research by its members. Today’s museum manages historical, ethnographic, archaeological and natural history collections, and also looks after the château library with more than 11,000 volumes. Other visitor sites belong to the organisation: the Horní synagoga (Upper Synagogue), Archeopark Pavlov, the Dům přírody Pálavy in Dolní Věstonice, and the Památník bratří Mrštíků in Diváky.

Visitors can choose from several routes. Guided tours lead through the exhibition “Od gotiky po empír” (“From Gothic to Empire”), the Galerie Dietrichsteinů (Dietrichstein Gallery), the collecting interests of the noble family, the château library and the cellar with the giant barrel from 1643. Without a guide, you can walk through the archaeological exhibition on life under Pálava in Roman times and the interactive exhibition on the history of winemaking.

Highlights

• Giant Renaissance barrel from 1643, with a capacity of 101,400 litres
• Dietrichstein Gallery with portraits of the estate owners
• Renaissance garment of Markéta Františka Lobkowicz
• Château library with more than 11,000 volumes
• Archaeological exhibition “Římané a Germáni v kraji pod Pálavou” (“Romans and Germanic Peoples in the Land under Pálava”)
• Interactive exhibition “Víno napříč staletími” (“Wine Across the Centuries”)

Permanent exhibitions

• Od gotiky po empír a Galerie Dietrichsteinů – An exhibition prepared from the holdings of the Moravská galerie (Moravian Gallery) shows the development of lifestyle from the Gothic to the early 19th century; it is followed by a gallery of portraits of the Dietrichstein family.
• Víno napříč staletími – An interactive exhibition in the former château stables summarises the history of viticulture and winemaking and leads through a Romanesque cellar, a Gothic chapel, a Renaissance labyrinth and a Baroque theatre.
• Římané a Germáni v kraji pod Pálavou – The archaeological exhibition in the château’s cellar spaces presents life in southern Moravia during the Marcomannic Wars in the 2nd century.

Founded

1926

Operated by

Regionální muzeum v Mikulově, příspěvková organizace

Director

Mgr. Petr Kubín

Admission & discounts

The basic price of CZK 180 applies to the tour “Od gotiky po empír” (“From Gothic to Empire”) and the Galerie Dietrichsteinů. A 20% discount on the basic admission on presentation of a valid IDS JMK ticket; a 10% discount for soldiers of the AČR (Czech Armed Forces); and, on selected dates, a 50% discount for holders of an active MojaKarta. Free admission for members of the Asociace muzeí a galerií ČR, the Rada galerií ČR, the Zväz múzeí na Slovensku, holders of ICOM and ICOMOS cards, and war veterans. Payment in cash and by card, in Czech crowns.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The exhibition Víno napříč staletími is step-free, equipped with tactile elements and texts in Braille. Visitors in wheelchairs or using walking sticks may join a tour subject to the conditions of the château grounds and exhibition spaces; the château stands on a hill. Assistance dogs are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available

The museum offers educational programmes for children and schools. Family tours take place during the Easter holidays and from Thursday to Sunday in July and August. The exhibition “Víno napříč staletími” is interactive and also aimed at child visitors. Prams cannot be taken into the exhibitions.

Getting there & parking

The château stands on a hill above the town; the ticket office is reached uphill.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

At the château there is a Kavárna na zámku (Château café) (April–October, Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00, on other days in July and August until 18:00; closed from November to March), a Museum shop and the château wine shop (zámecká vinotéka).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Available for hire are the Velký zámecký sál, Vinárna, Nástupní sál, Sál předků, Lovecký sál, Sala terrena, Oranžerie, the château cellar and the garden. Contact: pronajmy@rmm.cz.

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