Moravské zemské muzeum

Moravské zemské muzeum is the principal regional museum of Moravia, located in Brno and presenting collections in archaeology, natural history, ethnography and regional history. The institution was established in the early 19th century and has grown into a multi‑branch museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Exhibition themes include prehistoric and historic archaeology from Moravia, natural history displays, and local ethnographic material. The museum also operates specialised branches such as the Mendel Museum, which interprets the work of Gregor Mendel.

The museum was founded in 1817 and has developed its collections and exhibition spaces over the 19th and 20th centuries to serve research, education and public display. It now manages several sites and permanent displays across Brno.

The main museum complex and its branches are located in Brno, the largest city in the South Moravian Region, with sites concentrated in and around the city centre and accessible by local public transport.

• Founding date: Founded in 1817, the institution is one of the oldest regional museums in Central Europe and holds substantial archaeological and natural history collections.
• Mendel Museum highlight: The Mendel Museum branch focuses on genetics and Mendel's experiments with peas and is frequently visited by those interested in the history of science.

What to See #

• Main building (Brno): The museum's main central exhibition building in Brno that houses large parts of the archaeology, history and natural history collections and rotating temporary displays.
• Mendel Museum: A dedicated museum space that interprets the life and work of Gregor Mendel, including replicas of the Augustinian Abbey garden and exhibits on his experiments and legacy.