Exhibitions and tours

Let yourself get carried away by the fascinating story of the Dietrichstein family. Learn more about the region’s winemaking traditions and how people lived here 2,000 years ago.

Permanent exhibitions – guided tours

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery

The exhibition “From Gothic to Empire” was curated for Mikulov Castle by the Moravian Gallery, which provided items from its collections. Through these items, the exhibition tells the story of how the Dietrichsteins lived from the Gothic period until the early 19th century. The exhibition includes a portrait gallery featuring the likenesses of the most prominent members of this noble family and recounts the history of the region. Highlights of the exhibition include the one-of-a-kind Renaissance burial dress of Maragret Francisca of Lobkowicz. The exhibition may be visited only as part of a guided tour. See the tour schedule available at the museum cash desk.

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 1

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 2

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 3

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 4

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 5

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery – 6

Standard

180 Kč

Reduced

90 Kč

Family

400 Kč

Desire and Dignity

This exhibition presents the personal lives of the Mikulov Dietrichsteins through their collecting activities. On display are items that members of the family acquired in pursuit of their individual passions and scientific interests. Today, the parts of these diverse collections that have survived are testimony to the great learning and sophistication of this ancient family. The exhibition focuses on collections of paintings, minerals and natural curiosities, weapons, and Asian art. The exhibition may be visited only as part of a guided tour. See the tour schedule available at the museum cash desk.

Standard

120 Kč

Reduced

60 Kč

Family

300 Kč

The Castle Cellar and Traditional Winemaking in Moravia

The oldest item displayed in Mikulov Castle’s winemaking exhibition is the giant Renaissance wine barrel from 1643. It was used to store wine that serfs who worked on the lord’s vineyards paid as a form of dues. The volume of the barrel is a remarkable 101,400 litres. Visitors to the “Traditional Winemaking in Moravia” exhibition will learn about how grapes were grown and wine was made and sold from the earliest historical mentions to the early 20th century. The exhibition may be visited only as part of a guided tour. See the tour schedule available at the museum cash desk.

The Castle Cellar and Traditional Winemaking in Moravia – 1

Standard

120 Kč

Reduced

60 Kč

Family

300 Kč

Castle Library

The Castle Library is one of the most significant parts of Mikulov Castle not destroyed by the fire of 1945. Apart from minor changes, it has retained its 18th-century appearance. Its originally extensive collection of books was looted by the Swedes in 1645. The core of the library’s collection is made up of family libraries that other Dietrichsteins acquired through purchases or inherited. Today, the original Baroque cabinets hold more than 11,000 books from the Dietrichstein library and other volumes originally held in the libraries of other South Moravian noble families. The exhibition may be visited only as part of a guided tour. See the tour schedule available at the museum cash desk.

Standard

120 Kč

Reduced

60 Kč

Family

300 Kč

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Self-guided tours

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava

This exhibition, located in the castle’s cellar, presents life in Moravia in the second half of the second century – that is, during the Marcomannic Wars between the Romans and Germanic tribes – through archaeological artefacts. The exhibition was awarded the Gloria musaealis Grand Prize in the category Museum Exhibition of 2007. This is a self-guided tour. Tickets must be purchased at the castle’s cash desk.

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava – 1

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava – 2

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava – 3

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava – 4

Standard

120 Kč

Reduced

60 Kč

Family

300 Kč

Wine across the Centuries

This exhibition, housed in the former castle stables, presents a comprehensive history of winegrowing and winemaking in the Czech Republic in the context of European history. Visitors will walk through a Romanesque cellar, a Gothic chapel, a Renaissance maze, and a Baroque theatre. This interactive exhibition features rare exhibits and replicas related to winemaking. It is suitable for visitors with special needs. The exhibition space is wheelchair accessible, and texts are provided in Braille. It has also been designed with children in mind. This is a self-guided tour. Tickets must be purchased at the castle’s cash desk.

Standard

120 Kč

Reduced

60 Kč

Family

300 Kč

The Regional Museum in Mikulov partnered with the Moravian Gallery in Brno to create the “From Gothic to Empire” exhibition.

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Exhibitions and tours

Permanent exhibitions – guided tours

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery

Standard

Reduced

Family

Desire and Dignity

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Reduced

Family

The Castle Cellar and Traditional Winemaking in Moravia

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Reduced

Family

Castle Library

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Reduced

Family

From Gothic to Empire and the Dietrichstein Gallery

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Reduced

Family

Desire and Dignity

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Reduced

Family

The Castle Cellar and Traditional Winemaking in Moravia

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Reduced

Family

Castle Library

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Reduced

Family

Full ticket pricelist

Self-guided tours

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava

Standard

Reduced

Family

Wine across the Centuries

Standard

Reduced

Family

The Romans and Germanic People in the Land below Pálava

Standard

Reduced

Family

Wine across the Centuries

Standard

Reduced

Family

The Regional Museum in Mikulov partnered with the Moravian Gallery in Brno to create the “From Gothic to Empire” exhibition.

Getting here

You’ve guessed right. It’s an uphill walk.

You’ve guessed right.
It’s an uphill walk.