Museum of Romani Culture

The Museum of Romani Culture is a public museum in Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic, established in 1991 to document and present the history and culture of Romani peoples.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions present material culture, photography, documents and oral-history material about Romani life. The museum also runs educational programmes and hosts lectures, workshops and community events for school groups and the public.

The institution was established after 1990 as a centre for preserving Romani heritage and has developed museum, library and archival collections since its founding. Over time it has expanded exhibition space and outreach to serve both academic researchers and the general public.

The museum sits in central Brno; the given coordinates place it in the city centre, within easy reach of public transport and other cultural sites in Brno.

• Founding: Founded in 1991 and located in the centre of Brno, it is one of the principal institutions in the Czech Republic documenting Romani culture.
• Research collections: Contains a specialised research library and archival holdings that scholars can consult by appointment.

What to See #

• Galleries and archives: Houses a permanent exhibition on Romani history and culture alongside rotating temporary exhibitions, and maintains a research library and archival collections relevant to Romani studies.
• Education and outreach: Offers educational programmes and outreach for schools and community groups, including talks, workshops, and guided tours focused on Romani heritage.