Archeologický ústav AV ČR, Brno, v. v. i.

Name

Archeologický ústav AV ČR, Brno, v. v. i.

Legal name

Archeologický ústav AV ČR, Brno, v. v. i.

Website

https://arub.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Archaeological Research Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Archaeological Sites & Heritage Interpretation Centers (THAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC), Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Archaeological research services
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Scholarly publishing
• Rescue archaeological excavation
• Archaeological impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic and popular publications sales: Sale of periodic and non-periodic scholarly publications including monographs, guidebooks, and catalogues through the institute's e-shop (www.arub.cz/eshop). Prices range from 74 Kč to 1,100 Kč per item. Shipping charged for orders under 2,500 Kč (99 Kč within Czech Republic, up to one month for international orders).
2. Archaeological services for builders and developers: Provision of rescue archaeological excavations, archaeological impact assessments, and monument care services required under Czech law for construction projects affecting archaeological sites.
3. Visitor center and public programs: Operation of the Mušov Visitor Centre (Brána do Římské říše – Gateway to the Roman Empire), offering summer programs, children's activities, and archaeological scavenger hunts to the public.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The institute conducts basic and applied archaeological research across prehistoric through medieval periods in Moravia and Central Europe, operating three specialized research centres (Paleolithic/Paleoanthropology, Protohistoric Archaeology, Historical Archaeology) supported by field bases at Mikulčice, Dolní Věstonice, and Dolní Dunajovice/Mušov. It delivers legally mandated archaeological services (rescue excavations, impact assessments, monument care) required by Czech law for construction projects, and publishes scholarly monographs, journals, and catalogues through its own e-shop. It also operates the Mušov Visitor Centre providing public educational programs on Roman-era heritage.

Product overview

The Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Brno operates as a public research institution offering archaeological research services, scholarly publications, and educational visitor experiences. The core portfolio consists of three interconnected pillars: (1) Research activities through specialized research centres covering Paleolithic/Paleoanthropology, Protohistoric Archaeology (Roman/Migration periods), and Historical Archaeology (Slavic/Medieval periods), supported by field research bases in Mikulčice, Dolní Věstonice, and Dolní Dunajovice/Mušov, plus a branch office in Opava; (2) Scholarly publishing including the Spisy ARÚB series, Přehled výzkumů journal, and specialized series like Dolnověstonické studie, Studien zum Burgwall von Mikulčice, and the Mikulčice guide series; (3) Archaeological services encompassing archive, library, conservation, and monument care. The institute also operates the Návštěvnické centrum Mušov – Brána do Římské říše visitor centre offering public educational programs and interactive exhibitions about the Roman period in Moravia.

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Brands

• Návštěvnické centrum Mušov – Brána do Římské říše: Visitor Centre at Mušov - Gateway to the Roman Empire, providing public access to archaeological heritage and educational programs about Roman-period history.

Products and services

• Archaeological Research Centres Specialized research centers conducting systematic archaeological investigations spanning Paleolithic through medieval periods in Moravia and Central Europe. Targeted at academic and research communities.
• Archaeological Services for Builders Professional archaeological services including archive, library, analytical conservation, and monument care (Referát archeologické památkové péče) for construction companies, developers, and public sector infrastructure projects required to comply with Czech Act No. 20/1987 Coll. on State Monument Care.
• Archeologické publikace (Archaeological Publications) Academic and popular scientific publications including monographs, conference proceedings, and scholarly series covering archaeological research from Paleolithic to medieval periods. Sold via the institute's e-shop with prices ranging from 74 Kč to 1,100 Kč.
• Spisy Archeologického ústavu AV ČR Brno Multi-volume scholarly series documenting archaeological research findings from the institute.
• Časopis Přehled výzkumů Periodic journal publishing current archaeological research summaries and findings from the institute.
• Návštěvnické centrum Mušov – Brána do Římské říše (Mušov Visitor Centre) Visitor centre at the Mušov archaeological site providing educational programs about the Roman Empire period in Moravia, including interactive exhibits, summer programs, children's activities, and archaeological scavenger hunts.
• Research Bases (Mikulčice, Dolní Dunajovice/Mušov, Dolní Věstonice) Field research bases for on-site archaeological investigation located in Dolní Dunajovice/Mušov (Roman and Migration Period), Dolní Věstonice (Paleolithic), and Mikulčice (Great Moravian).
• Opavské pracoviště (Opava Branch Office) Regional branch office in Opava for archaeological research in the Czech Silesia region.
• Mikulčice 900 – Atlas velkomoravské aglomerace Large-format illustrated publication supplementing the online interactive map of the Great Moravian settlement agglomeration of Mikulčice-Kopčany.
• Velkomoravské Mikulčice virtuálně (Great Moravian Mikulčice Virtually) Bilingual Czech-English exhibition catalogue featuring scientifically accurate 3D models of archaeological features, structures, and artifacts from Mikulčice-Valy, created using photogrammetric documentation.
• Mikulčice – průvodce (Mikulčice Guide Series) Multi-volume guide series documenting the Mikulčice Slavic stronghold and Great Moravian research.
• Studien zum Burgwall von Mikulčice German-language scholarly series presenting archaeological studies of the Mikulčice fortified settlement.
• Dolnověstonické studie Scholarly series dedicated to Paleolithic research at Dolní Věstonice and related sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 years of continuous archaeological research at key European sites
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing intensive collaboration with the Department of Archaeology and Museology at Masaryk University in Brno, including joint publications (e.g., Forgotten Times and Spaces with Masaryk University), student supervision, and shared research projects. Masaryk University is a co-publisher of several institute publications.
• Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum in Mainz, Germany – a leading European research institution for Roman and early medieval archaeology. RGZM is listed among the institute's key cooperation partners.
• Max-Planck Institut for Evolutionary AnthropologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig on interdisciplinary research, particularly in paleoanthropology and the study of Neanderthal-modern human interactions during the Last Ice Age (Evola project).
• Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague (ARÚ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister institute within the Czech Academy of Sciences conducting related archaeological research. Listed as a key cooperation partner on the institute's website. Collaborative projects include shared publication series and joint research initiatives.
• Ministry of Culture of the Czech RepublicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute receives funding from the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, including through the NAKI II programme which supported the exhibition Great Moravian Mikulčice Virtually and the publication catalogue.
• Strategy AV21 (Czech Academy of Sciences)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute participates in the Czech Academy of Sciences' strategic research programmes under AV21, which coordinates cross-institutional research initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague (ARÚ Praha): Sister institute within the Czech Academy of Sciences, also a public research institution conducting archaeological research across Bohemia. Directly comparable mandate, governance, funding model, and publication activities; the natural counterpart in Prague.
• Institute of Archaeology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (Archeologický ústav SAV): Direct regional peer running comparable national-archaeology research, publication, and monument-care services in neighbouring Slovakia. Operates with similar headcount profile, Slavic/medieval focus, and Slavic-academy governance structure.
• Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig): Partner institution collaborating with ARÚB on the Evolia project for Neanderthal–modern human interactions. Comparable Paleoanthropology research focus, though at substantially larger scale; relevant peer for the Dolní Věstonice Paleolithic research centre.
• Austrian Archaeological Institute (Österreichisches Archäologisches Institut, ÖAI): Austrian Academy of Sciences institute focused on archaeology of Austria and the Mediterranean. Closely comparable in governance (academy-affiliated), research scope, publication output, and involvement in Central European archaeology projects.
• Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM): Leibniz research museum for archaeology with research, conservation, and exhibition mandates similar to ARÚB. Long-standing collaboration partner; comparable scale and operating model across archaeology, publishing, and visitor engagement.
• Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI): German federal archaeological institute operating internationally with research, publication, and field excavation programs. Comparable institutional scope, academic publishing footprint, and involvement in EU heritage projects such as Roman Legacy–style initiatives.
• Hungarian National Museum / Institute of Archaeology, Research Centre for the Humanities: National archaeological institution with research, publication, and exhibition functions analogous to ARÚB. Comparable mandate covering Hungarian archaeology and broader Central European prehistory, including Slavic and Migration Period topics that intersect directly with ARÚB's research scope.

Broad incumbents

• Naturhistorisches Museum Wien: Large Austrian natural history museum with substantial prehistoric archaeology collections and active research. A broader incumbent in the same Central European heritage space; useful as a scale benchmark for visitor programmes and collections-based publishing.

Emerging players

• Institute of Archaeology, University College London (UCL): Academic archaeology department with strong research and publication output in European prehistory and heritage science. Comparable in academic orientation and publication strategy, though embedded in a university rather than a standalone national academy institute.

Regional players

• Moravian Museum (Moravské zemské muzeum): Second-largest museum in the Czech Republic, headquartered in Brno with extensive archaeological, historical, and natural science collections. Operates the same South Moravian territory as ARÚB with overlapping visitor and cultural-heritage mandates, though structured as a museum rather than a research institute.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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