📜 A museum dedicated to Gregor Johann Mendel, the founder of genetics.
🔬 Explore exhibitions in the historic Augustinian Abbey where he conducted his research.
Why Go
🧬 Learn about genetics and Mendel's life.
🏛️ Discover the historic Augustinian Abbey complex, including a basilica, garden, apiary, and greenhouse.
♿ Wheelchair accessible for all visitors.
💻 Virtual tour available online.
⏰ Hours
- April – September: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 – 18:00.
- October – March: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00.
- Closed on Mondays.
💰 Cost
- Mendel Museum (self-guided/with guide): Basic: 130 Kč / 5.5 €, Reduced: 100 Kč / 4 €
- Mendel Museum & Mendel's Room (guided only): Basic: 180 Kč / 7.5 €, Reduced: 150 Kč / 6 €
- Garden, Apiary, Greenhouse (guided only): Basic: 100 Kč / 4 €, Reduced: 80 Kč / 3.5 €
- Basilica & Museum of Old Brno Abbey (guided only): Basic: 150 Kč / 6 €, Reduced: 120 Kč / 5 €
- Basilica (guided only): Basic: 100 Kč / 4 €, Reduced: 80 Kč / 3.5 €
- Museum of Old Brno Abbey (guided only): Basic: 130 Kč / 5.5 €, Reduced: 100 Kč / 4 €
- Mendel's Refectory – Augustinian Library (guided only): Basic: 110 Kč / 4.5 €, Reduced: 90 Kč / 3.75 €
🚶♀️ Guided Tours
- Available in Czech, English, and German.
- Must be booked at least 4 days in advance.
- Maximum group size: 15 people.
- Guide (Czech): 200 Kč / 8 €
- Guide (English, German): 250 Kč / 10 €
- Surcharge for tour outside opening hours: 200 Kč / 8 €
💸 Discounts & Free Entry
- Free Admission Day: Last Wednesday of every month for individual visitors to Mendel Museum.
- Reduced Admission: Children/youth (6–18 years), students (ISIC, IYTC, ITIC), seniors.
- Free Entry: Children under 6, pedagogical escorts, ZTP/ZTP/P card holders (plus one companion), employees of Czech public museums/galleries, ICOM, AMG, NPÚ, press pass holders.
Why Avoid
- ⚠️ Some areas (Mendel's Room, Garden, Basilica, Refectory) require guided tours by appointment.
- 👗 Appropriate attire required for Basilica tours.