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Museum of Applied Arts Brno

About

The Museum of Applied Arts in Brno is one of the city’s most elegant cultural spaces, blending craftsmanship, design history, and contemporary creativity. Founded in the late 19th century as part of the Moravian Gallery, it was conceived to inspire local industry through examples of excellent European design. A lesser‑known fact is that its original collection grew thanks to donations from Brno’s industrial families, who saw design as a symbol of civic pride. Inside, visitors move through beautifully arranged galleries showcasing furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and jewellery from the Renaissance to the present. The Baroque and Art Nouveau rooms are highlights, offering a close look at ornate craftsmanship and the refined aesthetics that shaped Central European taste. The museum also houses a remarkable collection of modern Czech design, including iconic pieces from the 20th century’s functionalist movement. Temporary exhibitions often explore themes such as fashion, graphic design, or contemporary craft, making each visit different. The central atrium, with its clean lines and natural light, creates a calm setting that contrasts with the richness of the objects on display. It’s a place where history, artistry, and everyday beauty meet.

Brno Czech Republic
Museum of Applied Arts Brno
Location

The Museum of Applied Arts in Brno is a historic museum building on Husova Street in the city centre, near the main ring road and within easy reach of Brno’s cultural core. It is part of the Moravian Gallery and focuses on applied arts, design, fashion, and decorative objects, making it a strong stop for visitors interested in art and architecture. Nearby, you can easily combine the visit with a walk through Brno’s historic centre, where you will find squares, churches, cafés, and galleries. Other worthwhile attractions in the wider area include the Brno House of Arts, the Moravian Museum, and Villa Tugendhat, one of the city’s best-known landmarks. The location also makes it convenient to explore Brno as a compact cultural destination, with several museums and galleries close together.

Moravian Museum Moravian Museum Museum Museum of the City of Brno Museum of the City of Brno Museum Technical museum Technical museum Museum Museum of Romani Culture Museum of Romani Culture Museum Anthropos Pavilion Anthropos Pavilion Museum Mendel Museum of Masaryk University Mendel Museum of Masaryk University Museum Villa Tugendhat Villa Tugendhat Museum Villa Löw-Beer Villa Löw-Beer Museum Pražák Palace Pražák Palace Museum Diocesan Museum Diocesan Museum Museum Leoš Janáček Memorial Leoš Janáček Memorial Museum Retro muzeum Na statku Retro muzeum Na statku Museum VIDA! science center VIDA! science center Museum Špilberk Castle Špilberk Castle Castle Veveří Castle Veveří Castle Castle Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral Church of St. James Church of St. James Church Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady Church Mahen Theatre Mahen Theatre Theatre Janáček Theatre Janáček Theatre Theatre Lužánky Park Lužánky Park Park Brno Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science Brno Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science Botanical Garden Botanical Gardens and Arboretum of Mendel University Botanical Gardens and Arboretum of Mendel University Botanical Garden Brno Observatory and Planetarium Brno Observatory and Planetarium Observatory