BRNOPAS

This summer villa was built by Antonín Arnošt Mitrovský in the 1780s and was designed for relaxation and Freemason meetings. Its exceptional fresco depicting exotic motifs surely drew the attention of emperor Napoleon or Francis I, who both visited the villa. Currently, it is a historical building in which interesting exhibitions and wedding ceremonies are held.

In the ossuary located under the Church of St. James you can see a unique area discovered during an exploration in 2001. The anthropologists report that it contains remnants of people who died in the Middle Ages or in the Thirty Years’ War. The exhibition shows how people used to be buried at one of the biggest town cemeteries in Brno.

FREE ENTRY valid only if applied together with paid entrance to the Ossuary!! A national cultural heritage. The late-Gothic three-nave church of St James is open every day for services and for a free self-guided tour of the church nave or a paid guided one. Its 92-meter tower with a unique stone, double helix staircase, a Baroque organ, an exhibition on the history of the church and music in the church, and fir roof frame are all open to the public. The top of the tower offers visitors an amazing view of the city.

This historical cellar was discovered during an exploration of the Brno underground in 1999. In 2007, the cellar, which was presumably dug under the house belonging to mintmaster Bruno and later on to Mikuláš od Věže, was opened to the public and later the reconstructed cellars of the New Town Hall were connected to it. The exhibition introduces the almost forgotten craft of minting in Brno and Moravia.

Deep down in the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market, visitors can explore mysterious passages and cellars built in the Middle Ages. The tour is designed for brave explorers of hidden underground worlds and contains a lot of surprises, including a real historical pillory. At the prison at the end of the tour, visitors find out what the punishment used to be for dishonest tradesmen. Guided tours for 5 to 25 people start every 60 minutes. The entrance to the labyrinth is located at Zelný trh No. 21. Audioguides in 5 languages (English, German, Russian, Italian, and French) are available for foreign visitors.

10-Z is the code name of a shelter which was supposed to serve for the representatives of the city and entire region during the Communist era and whose existence was kept top secret. Originally, it was built during the Nazi occupation as a shelter for Luftschutz air raid defence against American and Soviet air raids on Brno. The Marcel Ihnačák Milk Bar located in the shelter is open to the public with free entry and offers retro refreshments as well as a usual selection of products. The handicapped are employed in both the museum and bar.

In the newly-accessible part of the Brno underground of the Padowetz palace, you can visit a unique exhibition of torture instruments, right to torture, and witchcraft which shows the history of torture and presents the most terrible horrors in the history of mankind that people used to do to each other. There are over 200 torture instruments on display, accompanied by period paintings and texts explaining how torturing and executions were carried out.

The Diocesan Museum on Petrov hill, housed in a former capitular house built on foundations from the Middle Ages, introduces the works of sacred art from the Brno diocese. You can visit its permanent exhibition Vita Christi – The Life of Christ with exhibits, among which is the famous Gothic painting Madonna from Veveří, telling the story of the life of Jesus Christ. And with BRNOPAS your admission to the permanent exhibition is FREE.

In the Museum of Romani Culture you can get familiar with the history and culture of the Romani. Its six-hall, permanent interactive exhibition The Life of the Romani introduces the history of the Romani from its very beginnings to present days. This exhibition is suitable for children as well as adults and offers commentary in English. You can also relax in the library, reading room, and the BENG! museum café.

Visitors of Brno from both the Czech Republic and abroad can enjoy sightseeing rides on a minibus with a guide to discover more attractive places of the capital of South Moravia located further from the historical city centre. Currently, the most popular tour, Brno Villas, is available. Time: 2 hours.

TIC BRNO regularly organizes themed tours with professional guides that always take place on a fixed date throughout the year (usually on weekends). Time: 2 hours.

The origins of this exceptional building located in Cejl street date back to the end of the 18th century, and it used to serve as a county penitentiary. Originally built right outside the city walls, it is now located close to the city centre and only a few people know that political prisoners during the Nazi and Communist regimes were executed here in the 20th century.

In its more than forty years of its existence, HaDivadlo has earned quite a reputation among Czech alternative theatres. From the very beginning it has specialized as a stage for distinctive, original poetics, demanding dramaturgy, and strong creative figures. HaDivadlo is located in the very heart of Brno in the underground of the functionalist Alfa passage.

ART IS HERE! From the 20th century to contemporary art, two permanent expositions connected by a slide, along with artistic interventions. Short-term exhibitions, a statue park and PRAHA café in the courtyard, a children’s playroom, an open statue depository, a bookshop and a library with a reading room and Artotéka, where you can borrow pieces of contemporary art. All these in the Pražák Palace of the Moravian Gallery in Brno. A place to meet and discover art. A place full of life.

A new permanent exhibition is going to be introduced here to the general public in the autumn of 2020. Until January 27, 2019, you can visit the exhibition Jiří Kuhnert: Sketch the Dream, presenting the work by the author of the Porsche 928 design, who originally came from Brno. The local Designshop which offers exclusive and limited editions by contemporary Czech designers will be moved to Pražákův palác (Pražák Palace) while the Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum (Museum of Applied Arts) is closed.

The main part is now closed and a new long-term exhibition is being prepared there. It is quite a demanding project which will be created gradually over the next three years. Its first part is dedicated to the arts around 1900 and will open in the autumn of 2019. On the ground floor, you can visit a unique exhibition entitled Josef Šíma: Cesta k Vysoké hoře (Josef Šíma: The Road to Le Grand Jeu) until February 26, 2019. Also, every day you can visit the local ArtMap bookshop and Morgal café with its large outdoor seating area in the courtyard.

Jurkovič House from 1906 was designed by Slovak architect Dušan Samuel Jurkovič and forms the backbone of his preserved work in the Czech Republic. Besides permanent exhibitions on Jurkovič’s work, it houses short-term exhibitions, most frequently focusing on design and architecture. This historic building is as significant for Art Nouveau Brno as Villa Tugendhat for functionalist Brno.

Brno Zoo and a hobby centre covering an area of 38 hectares offer a unique opportunity to see animals from all over the world. It is also an ideal place to relax and learn in the middle of the beautiful Mniší hora (Monks’ Hill) forest park. Currently, there are 1,700 animals in the zoo, which also runs a wild animal rescue centre in the nearby village of Jinačovice.

If you want to have the best fun in Brno as a family, come to the most attractive play centre in the Czech Republic – BruNO Family Park. While it is designed with children from 1 to 12 years of age in mind, the park is also suitable for adults. Its indoor and outdoor premises with a total area of 8,000 m² offer excellent attractions, such as a water world, bumper cars, boats, and much more.

BONGO BRNO is a unique fun park for families. A place where children as well as adults can enjoy lots of fun physical activities and various games together in any weather. The 2,800 square-metre hall contains a lot of attractions that offer unforgettable experiences and each of them represents a specific country or continent. Where else can you take an adventurous trip around the entire world together in a day?

The Czech adrenalin factory – that’s the best-fitting description of the atmosphere at the Masaryk Racing Circuit, located in the middle of the woods at the edge of Brno close to Žebětín. Every year, the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic, a part of the MotoGP world championship, as well as other motorbike and automobile races take place here.

The waterpark in the municipality of Kohoutovice is the only facility of its kind in Brno. This water paradise located in Chalabalova street features a swimming pool with a wild river, Jacuzzi, sauna, a big pool with six lanes, a long slide and a pool on the rooftop. Kohoutovice Waterpark is best suited for families with children. Relax and enjoy various activities in the gym with a café and a children’s nook on the first floor.

The Rašínova Spa and Relax Centre located downtown offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, wellness zone, and solarium. You can also exercise in the gym with an exercise hall and a café located on the first floor.

A changing area with lockers, bathrooms, refreshments, and a relax zone – all just one step from the ice with your skates still on your feet. You can rent skates or sharpen your own skates here.

Discount 20% off one-day fee and wellness centre. Discount 50% off equipment rental. The Kaskáda golf resort is located 15 km from the centre of Brno and its 27-hole course makes it one of the most popular in the Czech Republic. Besides the golf course, the resort offers a four-star hotel, a restaurant with outdoor seating with a nice view of the course, a modern conference centre, bowling, a club, separate salon, and a cosy wellness centre.

A creative team game packed with adventure. The Dark Blue Adventure will take its players to the busy streets as well as quiet parks in Brno. Designed with the blind and visually impaired in mind, it breaks barriers among people and promotes the Dark Blue Festival in an unconventional way.

Solve riddles and logical tasks to learn interesting historical facts. “The Secret of the Old Town Hall” is a game for fans of history as well as cipher and puzzle enthusiasts. All the players need is a smartphone which will take them through seven stations located not only in the Old Town Hall but also in its tower so they can enjoy the view of Brno from the top.

A brain trail packed with puzzles? An interesting tour? Adventure? A little bit of each, actually! Our Cryptomania Brain Trail game will take your team of 2 to 5 players through remarkable places and stories of Brno and on your way you’ll solve puzzles and logical tasks and discover mysterious objects. Don’t expect any easy riddles for kids, though; our games will make you rack you brains hard!

TIC BRNO has prepared a new attraction for playful visitors. The Brno underground now offers a popular type of interactive escape room. In the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market, get ready for a huge dose of adrenalin! You have 90 minutes to solve puzzles, find a treasure and escape. Come enjoy this adventure!

These open gardens in the very centre of Brno form an ideal place to relax, learn new things, and have fun. Come take a walk in the gardens or play with your kids at interactive stations. Our small city farm is surrounded by a magical herb garden. We also keep sheep, rabbits, chickens, and bees.

Come see the first interactive university playroom in the Czech Republic. In a fun and entertaining way you can learn a lot about electricity, electrical engineering, and other similar disciplines to get an idea how these things work and why these disciplines are so important for everybody. Get ready for a lot of interactive exhibits. Welcome to our playroom and enjoy learning new things!

ARTISSIMO invites children as well as adults who like to create things and share ideas with other fans of arts. Use our equipment to work with ceramics, glass, porcelain, and enamel. Our Artshop also sells various gifts and souvenirs. We can also arrange special courses for individuals as well as groups.

The second largest public library in the Czech Republic. It offers a wide selection of literature, newspapers and magazines, sheet music, and access to the Internet and electronic databases. It lends e-readers, various aids for handicapped children, board games, and educational thematic sets. The library has 35 branches all over Brno and it’s a place where people meet for author’s readings, exhibitions, and concerts. It also administers the Mahen’s Memorial in Brno’s Masaryk neighbourhood with an exhibition on the life and work of Jiří Mahen.

The former castle of the Liechtenstein and later Dietrichstein families, built on a major rocky cliff, has been a striking, dominant feature of Mikulov for several centuries. Its library and Ancestor Hall are among its most interesting parts. You can choose from among several commented tours: (A) History, (B) Castle Library, (C) Castle Cellar with a Giant Barrel, (D) The Romans and Teutons in the Region beneath Pálava, (E) Wine through the Centuries, (F) Castle Chapel, and (G) Exhibition.

A modern exhibition featuring one of the most significant locations from an age when mammoth hunters walked the planet. This prehistoric dump site for mammoth bones, left in its original place after being uncovered, is absolutely unique. Also, come see the interesting history of research related to the discovery of the Venus of Dolní Věstonice. Do you think you know how mammoths used to be hunted? Come see for yourselves…