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Mendel Museum, Brno
Mendelovo muzeum, Brno
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 30 min here
The Augustinian abbey in Old Brno where Gregor Mendel crossed peas and worked out the laws of heredity: his story, the garden where he grew them, and the abbey's basilica and library on guided tours.
- Region
- South Moravian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.1913° N · 16.5938° E
Good to know
Tuesday to Sunday. The abbey museum needs no guide, but guided tours of the Mendel Museum, basilica and library must be booked at least four days ahead.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Mendel Museum, Brno?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Mendel Museum, Brno?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Mendel Museum, Brno?
- Allow about 1 h 30 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Mendel Museum, Brno from Prague and Brno?
- About 2 h 15 min by car from Prague (209 km), or 5 min from Brno (1 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Mendel Museum, Brno?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Starobrno Brewery, 0 km; Špilberk Castle, 1 km and Pegas Brewpub, 1 km (straight-line distances).