FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
The Moravian Museum - Anthropos institute and Pavilion Anthropos
National Network
Czech Republic
Address
Zelný trh 6 65937 Brno CzechiaCountry
CzechiaCity
BrnoStreet address 2
Zelný trh 6Mobile Phone
+420 737542550Telephone
+420 533 435 220E-Mail (2)
pkostrhun@mzm.czWebsite
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1817Contact Person1
Mgr. Petr Kostrhun, Ph.D.Job Title 1
Head Centre for Cultural AnthropologyContact Person 2
doc. Mgr. Petr Neruda, Ph.D.Job Title 2
Head of Anthropos InstituteOrganisation Type
Private CompanyFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
The Moravian Museum is second biggest and oldest museum in Czech republic. The museum's collections include over 6 millions of objects, representing valuable scientific material from the fields of history, archeology, literature, music and theatre, geology, botany and zoology. The Moravian Museum has developed a rich tradition in scientific, documentation and education work. The results of scientific research are published in scientific journals, monographs, exhibition catalogues and other publications. Every year, numerous temporary exhibitions, lectures. Concerts and other educational programmes are taking place in all museum buildings. The Children's Museum, special education and leisure facility, is dedicated to the youngest generation of museum visitors. There are 254 staff in the Moravian Museum. The Moravian Museum is contributional organization of Ministry of culture of CR.Mission and Objectives
Moravian Museum – Centre for Cultural Anthropology (Pavilion Anthropos): - There are Permanent exhibition (Origin and Evolution of Man and The Beginning of Human Culture) and Two halls which will present short-term exhibitions and the conference hall will be used for lectures and other events. - Exhibitions and lectures in Pavillon Anthropos – Pavilion (in 1997 “Iaslam and the world”, 1998 “India – Gods and people”, 1999 “Gypsy – seek home”, 2001 “China”). Program in 2006/2007 – “Sahara`s mosaic. Moravian Museum – Anthropos Institute: - Research: Anthropology of prehistoric populations, Archaeology and environmental conditions of Pleistocene, Prehistoric Mining, Paleontology of Pleistocene - Library, Counseling and studying possibilitiesMain Projects / Activities?Main Projects / Activities
- Exhibitions and lectures in Pavillon Anthropos – Pavilion (in 1997 “Iaslam and the world”, 1998 “India – Gods and people”, 1999 “Gypsy – seek home”, 2001 “China”). Program in 2006/2007 – “Sahara`s mosaic. - Permanent exhibition: Origin and Evolution of Man and the Beginning of Human Culture. - Counseling and studying possibilities - archaeological material (stone, bone), anthropological and osteological material. Previous agreement of curators is necessary. - Library – literature focused on Paleolithic and Mesolithic archaeology, ethnology, cultural and physical anthropology. Library is opened for public. - Research: A historical evaluation of the role and impact of the Luxemburg family on the history of Moravia and the Czech statehood; Prehistoric exploitation and processing lithic resources; Civilization of Mammoth Hunters in Moravia - Martin Oliva; Evolution of Middle/Upper Paleolithic transitional technologies in context of human genesis;How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Preparation of exhibitions, publications and accompanying program supporting intercultural dialogue. In the past, for example: in 1995 – 1996 Islam and its world, 1998 “India – Gods and people”, 1999 “Gypsy – seek home”, 2001 China – the land of three teachings, 2002 African art, 2006 On the track – an exhibition of artworks by children from asylum facilities of the Refugee Facilities Administration of the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic, 2008-2007 Sahara - the story of the Great Desert, 2008-2009 African puppets – Revived spirits of Africa, 2008 – 2009 Egypt – The mystery of the desert and the pyramids; Egypt – transformations, 2010 – 2011 Are you a terrestrial or a heavenly being? Woman in Indian artistic tradition, 2011 Cairo – Hidden charm of Islamic architecture, 2011 – 2013 The art of the aboriginal people of Australia – A visit to the last people of the Stone Age, 2013 – 2014 Adventurous Africa seen through the eyes of travellers, 2018-2019 Enchanted by AfricaWhy do you want to join the ALF Network?
Support of intercultural dialogue