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Museum of Romani Culture

Historic & modern exhibits, art, costumes & a research library dedicated to the Romani people.

67, Bratislavská 246, Zábrdovice, 602 00 Brno-střed, Czechia
📞 +420 545 571 798

Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family friendly

The Museum of Romani Culture in Brno, Czech Republic is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of the Romani people. Located in the heart of the city, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the culture, history and art of this unique ethnic group.

The museum houses a large collection of artifacts, documents and photographs that tell the story of the Romani people. Visitors can explore the history of the Romani people, their struggles and achievements, and their contributions to the culture of the Czech Republic. The museum also houses a permanent exhibition that presents the history of the Romani people in the Czech Republic, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions that explore different aspects of Romani culture. Recent exhibitions have included a look at the Romani people in the context of the Holocaust, as well as a look at the traditional music, art and literature of the Romani people.

Visitors to the museum can also take part in educational activities, such as workshops and lectures, to learn more about the Romani people and their culture. The museum also offers guided tours of the museum and its permanent exhibitions, as well as a cafe and gift shop.

The Museum of Romani Culture in Brno is highly praised by visitors. On TripAdvisor, the museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with many reviewers citing the museum's knowledgeable staff, interesting exhibitions and friendly atmosphere. Other reviewers have praised the museum for its educational activities, which they say provide a great way to learn about the Romani people.

Overall, the Museum of Romani Culture in Brno is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the culture and history of the Romani people. With its fascinating exhibitions, educational activities and friendly atmosphere, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the culture, history and art of this unique ethnic group.

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5 stars

One of the best museums I've seen in the Czech republic, but, yes, it's in an area that is "not that nice" in the sense that it's poor and populated by a lot of gipsies. My Airbnb was very close by and in my week in Brno it did feel at times a bit too roudy. The reason the museum is in this area is to raise awareness and some of the proceeds go to children of the area. The dudes who showed me around were Rromani as well and, of course, they were the nicest guys, even if, the guy selling the tickets looked like a Bulibasha :)) No, seriously, the guys were great and the curation of the museum is EXCEPTIONAL! They have an audio guide basically telling the story, it is surprisingly unbiased and sticks very closely to facts. I used my own knowledge as Romanian to gauge any bias and, I will admit, there is zero when it comes to portraying the gipsies in the Danubian Principalities and Transylvania so I'm pretty sure the rest of the narrative is correct, I personally felt enriched by the info In terms of exhibits, don't expect much, it's one of those modern museums that relies more on story telling and providing an experience than showing you lifeless objects. Nonetheless, there are some cool examples of Rromani art I ended up staying close to two hours here and I must say it blew my mind. Hard to say I learned anything new since I already knew most of it, but to see such a place depicting the story of these people with such grace was an inspiration. I only wish Romania, who was an active part in the Holocaust, would allow something similar 10/10 recommended, if in Brno as a tourist be sure to visit. Sadly when I was there, I was alone for close to two hours, this needs to be more popular

5 stars

Excellent museum about Roma culture and history. Lots of objects and stories which will lead you as a visitor to a history of culture, persecution, and resilience of an often misunderstood community. Very interesting to read about linguistic similarities with Hindu/Bengali and the origins of Roma being referred to as Egyptians or Gypsy's. Museum is also based in a neighborhood near the community. Apparently the neighborhood has a bit of a reputation but I felt very safe and welcome. More information could be provided in English, since without th booklet I received it would have been difficult to read much since almost all the signs are in Czech.

5 stars

I think this is the most interesting museum in Brno which is definitely worth the short trip from the city centre. Not only you learn some new things about Roma culture and history but you also support the community. The exhibition is colourfull, narrative, interactive and is tailored both for adults and kids.