Vila Tugendhat
Villa Tugendhat, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s masterpiece from 1929–1930 and a UNESCO World Heritage monument, is a department of the Brno City Museum.
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About the museum
Villa Tugendhat was built in 1929–1930 by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the couple Greta and Fritz Tugendhat. The house is unique for its pure architectural form, its setting in a natural framework and the interplay of its spaces, but also for its technical and structural solutions and its fine materials. It is an icon of Brno’s modern architecture and the main work of its architect.
In 2001 the villa was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as the only monument of modern architecture in the Czech Republic. In 2010–2012 it underwent heritage conservation and restoration, which returned it to the appearance it had when completed in 1930.
Today the house is run by the Brno City Museum. Tours lead through the bedroom floor with its terrace, the main living space and the technical floor with ventilation, boiler room, laundry and photographic darkroom. On the technical floor there is a permanent exhibition with original furniture from the villa of the 1930s and with photographic and text materials. The garden and these spaces are freely accessible without a guide during opening hours.
Highlights
- work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- UNESCO World Heritage monument since 2001
- technical floor with the original machine room
- permanent exhibition with original furniture from the 1930s
- garden with terraces and a view of central Brno
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice o vile Tugendhat – The technical floor holds original furniture from the 1930s villa and a range of photographic and text materials about the house. The exhibition is freely accessible during opening hours.
- Operated by
- Muzeum města Brna, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 450 Kč |
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| Reduced | 270 Kčpupils and students up to age 26, lecturers and teachers accompanying a school group, seniors from 65, holders of Seniorpas and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 270 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 270 KčFrom 65 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 270 Kčcompanion free · Holders of ZTP/P cards; a ZTP/P companion enters free with an e-mail reservation. |
| Students & apprentices | 270 KčUp to age 26 with a valid card. |
| Groups (16+ people) | –For groups of 16 or more, special conditions for group tours apply. |
| Families | 1,050 Kč2 adults and 1 to 2 children under 15 (basic route). |
| Extended route, 90 minutes (full / reduced / family: CZK 500 / 320 / 1,200) | 500 KčIncludes the technical floor. |
| Villa from outside, 40 minutes – terraces and garden (full / reduced / family: CZK 200 / 150 / 400) | 200 Kč |
| Garden trilogy of Brno villas, 70 minutes (full / reduced / family: CZK 220 / 135 / 435) | 220 KčThe route starts at the Arnold Villa; dates run from Thursday to Sunday. |
The price applies to the basic route (60 minutes). From 1 January 2027 prices rise: the basic route CZK 500 (reduced CZK 300, family CZK 1,200), the extended route CZK 550 (reduced CZK 330, family CZK 1,330). Free admission for holders of ICOM, AMG, ICOMOS and DOCOMOMO cards by reservation, for children under 6 and for accredited journalists. The visit to the villa is part of the Brnopas. Tickets cannot be returned, but they can be resold no earlier than 100 hours before the start.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
For visually impaired visitors, tactile models are available by arrangement, and a visitor day for people with visual impairments is held regularly in cooperation with SONS ČR (the Czech Union of the Blind). For deaf visitors, two tablets with commentary in Czech Sign Language are available by arrangement. Entry to the garden through the garden of the Löw-Beer villa is not step-free.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 1,050 Kč · 2 adults and 1 to 2 children under 15 (basic route). |
The family ticket applies to 2 adults and 1 to 2 children under 15; the museum offers educational programmes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Dětská nemocnice · 10-min walk · 600 m
Tram No. 3, 5 or 9 to the Dětská nemocnice (Children’s Hospital) stop; tram No. 7 or 9 to the Tomanova stop; bus 67 to the Schodová stop; trolleybus 25 or 26 to the Za Lužánkami stop.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no reserved parking at the villa; residents’ parking applies in the surrounding streets. The nearest option is the underground garages at Moravské náměstí; from there it is a tram to the Dětská nemocnice stop, or about 10 minutes on foot.
From the centre you can walk from Moravské náměstí through Lužánky Park and the garden of the Löw-Beer villa.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Museum shop
The shop with souvenirs and books is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00. Café Garáž is temporarily closed.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum offers hire of the building; the conditions are on the villa’s website.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, CA, NL, PT, SK, ES, UK) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The commentary is usually given in Czech and English; a brief printed guide in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian and Japanese is available during the visit. An audio guide can be downloaded to your phone. The group capacity is no more than 16 people; both the basic and extended routes are in high demand, and dates often sell out quickly. |
