Muzeum romské kultury, Brno

What Muzeum romské kultury, Brno does

The Museum of Romani Culture (Muzeum romské kultury) is a state-funded cultural institution headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, operating under the Ministry of Culture since its reclassification from a civic association to a state-subsidized organization. Founded on 7 April 1991 by 24 Romani figures and non-Romani experts, the museum's stated mission is to document, preserve, and present Romani culture, history, and the Roma experience during the Holocaust. It serves the general public, school groups, academic researchers, and the Romani community in the Czech Republic and across Central Europe; its 35-year operating history underscores its institutional continuity.

The institution maintains a permanent collection of more than 28,000 items and a specialized library of over 11,000 items, presented through permanent and temporary exhibitions at its Brno headquarters and three additional branches: the Lety u Písku Roma Holocaust memorial site, the Hodonín u Kunštátu memorial site, and a Prague presence. Educational and public-facing offerings include guided tours, school programs, traveling exhibitions rented to other institutions, and a digital product suite comprising a 3D virtual tour, the Phabaľin (Phabalin) audio-story series, podcasts, and pedagogical quizzes. An on-site Café BENG! and a publication/e-shop line support the visitor-facing infrastructure, and the director since October 2003 is Jana Horváthová, with Ing. Lucie Válková serving as deputy director.

Revenue is generated through a combination of state subsidies from the Ministry of Culture, modest entry fees (120 CZK standard / 60 CZK reduced), café and gift-shop sales, publication income, grant funding (notably EEA and Norway Grants), and rentals of traveling exhibitions domestically and internationally. Partnerships with ERIAC (European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture), the European Wergeland Centre, the Falstad Centre, and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance support programming, research access, and international visibility. Staff headcount is between 11 and 50 employees.

Name

Muzeum romské kultury, Brno

Legal name

Muzeum romské kultury, státní příspěvková organizace

Website

https://rommuz.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Museum of Romani Culture in Brno is a Czech state-subsidized institution that preserves and presents Romani history and culture through exhibitions, a specialized library, two Holocaust memorial sites, and educational programming serving the public, schools, and researchers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Cultural Museum Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Historical Sites (712120), Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJADAB

History Museums

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYTHAJADAI

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

SECONDARYTHAKAGAN

History, Heritage & Museum-Focused Study Tours

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Group Travel & Educational Travel Operators

Keywords

• Cultural heritage preservation
• Museum exhibitions
• Holocaust memorial services
• Educational programs
• Roma culture history

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entry fees and admissions: Revenue from admission tickets to exhibitions and the permanent exhibition at the Brno museum and memorial sites
2. Café BENG!: On-site café providing refreshments and catering services during museum events and visits
3. Publication sales: Sale of published materials including collection catalogs, books on Romani culture, and educational resources
4. E-shop: Online store selling museum merchandise and publications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Muzeum romské kultury operates as a state-subsidized museum dedicated to preserving, researching, and presenting Romani culture and history through permanent and temporary exhibitions, two Holocaust memorial sites, educational programs for schools, and a specialized library. It also sells publications through its e-shop and rents traveling exhibitions to other cultural institutions.

Product overview

Muzeum romské kultury, Brno (Museum of Romani Culture) is a state-subsidised organization under the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. Founded in 1991, it serves as a museum of European significance dedicated to preserving and presenting Romani culture and history. The institution operates a network of branches including memorials to the Roma Holocaust in Moravia (Hodonín u Kunštátu) and Bohemia (Lety u Písku), and a Center for Roma and Sinti in Prague. The museum's core offering includes the permanent exhibition 'Příběh Romů' (The Story of the Roma), an online museum with 3D virtual tours and digital content, a specialized library, publishing activities, educational programs, and traveling exhibitions available for rent. On-site amenities include Café BENG!. The museum also manages memorial sites documenting the Holocaust of Roma and Sinti during World War II.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Café BENG!: A cafe located on the ground floor of the museum providing Italian coffee and refreshments
• Expozice Příběh Romů (The Story of the Roma)
• Památník holokaustu Romů a Sintů (Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti)

Products and services

• Expozice Příběh Romů (The Story of the Roma - Permanent Exhibition) Permanent exhibition at the Brno museum presenting the history and culture of the Roma people in the Czech Republic, accessible to general visitors and educational groups.
• Památník holokaustu Romů a Sintů v Letech u Písku (Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia) Memorial at the site of the former so-called Gypsy camp in Lety u Písku, commemorating victims of the Roma Holocaust. Operated as a branch of the museum.
• Památník holokaustu Romů a Sintů na Moravě v Hodoníně u Kunštátu (Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Moravia) Memorial at the site of the former so-called Gypsy camp in Hodonín u Kunštátu, commemorating victims of the Roma Holocaust in Moravia. Operated as a branch of the museum.
• Centrum Romů a Sintů v Praze (Center for Roma and Sinti in Prague) Branch of the museum in Prague focusing on education, exhibitions, and community engagement for the Romani community and the public.
• Online muzeum - 3D prohlídka (Online Museum - 3D Tour) Virtual 3D tour of the permanent exhibition 'The Story of the Roma' accessible online, allowing remote visitors worldwide to experience the museum's permanent collection.
• Phabaľin: audiopovídky romských autorů (Phabaľin: Audio Stories by Roma Authors) Collection of audio stories created and narrated by Roma authors, available through the museum's online platform.
• Putovní výstavy k zapůjčení (Traveling Exhibitions for Rent) Traveling exhibitions available for rental to other museums and cultural institutions, including 'Our Romani Ancestors' Artisanal Crafts', 'Romarising', and 'Genocide of the Roma during II. WW'.
• Knihovna Muzea romské kultury (Museum of Romani Culture Library) Specialized library with approximately 11,000 items including periodicals in Czech, Romani, and other languages covering history, culture, art, and lifestyle of Roma, available to researchers and the public.
• Edukační programy (Educational Programs) Educational programs for schools and other groups, including guided tours and lectures on Romani culture and history, accompanied by downloadable materials for teachers.
• Kavárna BENG! (Café BENG!) On-site café providing refreshments, coffee, and selected museum publications, located on the ground floor of the Brno museum.
• Vydavatelská činnost (Publishing Activity) Publishing series 'Collections of the Museum of Romani Culture' presenting collection funds, including works on fine art, textiles, jewellery, and Roma history.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ministry of Culture of the Czech RepubliccoreOthersGovernment ministry that established and funds the museum as a state-subsidized organization. The museum operates under authorization from the Ministry of Culture according to Act No. 219/2000 Coll.
• European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Romani art and culture across Europe. Listed as a partner organization with mutual collaboration on history and commemoration.
• Holocaust RemembrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on Holocaust commemoration and education. Partner in preserving memory of Romani genocide.
• DROM - romské střediskominorOthersRomani community organization in Czech Republic working on social and cultural programs.
• IQ Roma ServisminorOthersRomani organization providing social services and community support.
• RomeaminorOthersRomani news agency providing media coverage and information about Romani affairs.
• The European Wergeland Centre (EWC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization working on education and intercultural dialogue. Collaboration noted in Prague center programs.
• Falstad CentreminorOthersNorwegian memorial center for war victims. Listed as partner organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Moravian Museum (Moravské zemské muzeum): Largest museum in Brno and second-largest in the Czech Republic; comparable as a regional Czech museum institution with collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, though broader in scope.
• Terezín Memorial: Czech state-funded memorial to the Holocaust of Jewish victims; operates similarly as a Ministry of Culture institution with memorial sites, educational programming, and visitor services.

Direct peers

• European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC): Berlin-based international organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Romani arts and culture across Europe. Listed partner of the Brno museum; operates overlapping mission on Romani cultural production and policy advocacy.
• Falstad Centre (Falstad Memorial and Human Rights Centre): Norwegian memorial center for WWII victims and human rights education; listed partner of the Brno museum and operates a similar memorial-plus-education model with international collaboration.
• Documentation and Cultural Centre of Sinti and Roma: German national institution responsible for documenting the history and culture of the Sinti and Roma, including the Holocaust. Closest functional peer as a state-funded national museum/memorial on Romani heritage.
• Jewish Museum in Prague: Czech memorial and cultural institution preserving Jewish heritage and the Holocaust; comparable as a small state-supported Czech museum managing memorial sites, branch locations, and educational programs.

Broad incumbents

• National Museum (Národní muzeum): Czech national museum and major state-funded cultural institution; comparable as a publicly funded museum with permanent exhibitions, library, publishing, and educational programming, though at national scale.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum: Large state-funded Holocaust memorial and museum; comparable in mission (Holocaust commemoration, education, research) and operational model (state subsidy, memorial sites, school programs), though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Roma Education Fund / Roma Memorial University Insights: International Roma-focused organization working on education and capacity building; adjacent in mission to the museum's educational programs and outreach to Romani communities.
• House of Terror Museum (Budapest): Hungarian memorial museum on 20th-century atrocities; comparable as a Central European memorial-focused museum combining education, exhibitions, and historical commemoration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MRKbrno
• Facebookfacebook.com/muzeum.romske.kultury
• Instagraminstagram.com/muzeumromskekultury

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