The Museum of Moravian Slovakia

The Museum of Moravian Slovakia was opened on June 1, 1914, even though the first impulse for its establishing came from the Ethnographic Exhibition of Czechoslovakia which took place already in 1895. At first, the Museum was set up in the building of former Jesuit dormitory at the Masaryk square. However, following the First World War, the Museum was closed down and the building was utilized as barracks. The Museum had to wait until 1929, when it could finally move into new premises – the former shooting range building, purchased by the town hall from the municipal shooters’ society. This building has belonged to the museum ever since. The building was added an extension in two phases in 1936 and 1940 – 1942. The extension, designed by architect Bohuslav Fuchs, now houses exhibition premises, depositories and offices. The Museum invites its visitors to see its permanent exposition Slovácko (“Moravian Slovakia”), along with various other temporary exhibitions of different kinds (ethnographic, historical, archaeological, etc.) placed in the two other exhibition halls of the building. Besides the exhibitions, the Museum organizes regular series of lectures on homeland study, biology and travelogues, and twice a year, there are week-long demonstrations of folk crafts.

Slovácké muzeum,

• Smetanovy sady 179,
• 686 11 Uherské Hradiště
• tel. 572 551 370, 572 556 556,
• fax: 572 554 077

Open:

• Monday – Sunday:
• 9.00 – 12.00 A.M.,
• 12.30 – 5.00 P.M.

The Museum of Moravian Slovakia – the Gallery

The Museum’s Gallery is situated in a baroque building that used to serve as an armory. It was built in 1721 –1723 after plans by Jacob Albl and Leandro Anquisola. After the town fortress was made obsolete, the building served as a municipal storage, post office and hospital. In 1958, the projects of thorough reconstruction were prepared and since 1962, the building has served the public as a gallery of visual arts. In the 1990’s, two reconstructions took place: the first was finished in 1992, while the second was forced by the damage caused by the flood of 1997. The visitors are invited to see permanent exposition “The Art of Southeast Moravia”, along with temporary exhibitions of works by both Czech and foreign authors, installed in the other three halls. The Gallery has also a courtyard, where concerts and other cultural events are held.

Galerie Slováckého muzea,

• Otakarova 103,
• 686 00 Uherské Hradiště
• tel./fax: 572 552 425

Open:

• Monday– Sunday:
• 9.00 – 12.00 A.M.,
• 12.30 – 5.00 P.M.

The Great Moravian Empire Monument in Staré Město

The Great Moravian Empire Monument in Staré Město belongs to the facilities managed by the Museum of Moravian Slovakia. It was built in 1959 – 1960 over the foundation of the first discovered and recognized Great Moravian era building – the “Na Valách” church, uncovered in the middle of a rich burial ground by Vilém Hrubý in 1949, during a prospecting carried out by the Moravian Land Museum. The Monument houses a permanent exposition on the Great Moravian Empire.

Památník Velké Moravy,

• Jezuitská 1885,
• 686 02 Staré Město
• tel. 572 543 382

Open:

April – November:

• Monday– Sunday
• 9.00 – 12.00 A.M.,
• 12.30 – 5.00 P.M.

December - March: closed

Culture Club

Is a cultural and educational facility financed by the Town of Uherské Hradiště. It organizes cultural-social events, as well as those that transcend regional importance (the Festival of Folklore Musical Instruments with foreign participants, the conferences of ecologists, filmmakers and photographers with the public called TSTTT – an abbreviation for “It is up to you too”). The Club also helps organize other events, like the Festivities of Czech-Slovak Brotherhood on the Javořina mountain, or “Kopaničářské slavnosti” folklore festival in St. Hrozenkov. It organizes exhibitions and educational activities – language courses, seminars and lectures, and participates on the Chateau Cultural Summer in Buchlovice. The Club supports many important ensembles and bees, including folklore ensembles with dulcimer orchestras Hradišťan and Kunovjan, Jaroslav Čech Dulcimer Orchestra, Vilém Zahradník Dulcimer Orchestra, several groups of Hradišťánek children ensemble, mixed choir Svatopluk, Uherské Hradiště Children Choir, the ensemble of former Hradišťan musicians and dancers called Old Stars, swing orchestra UH SENIOR BAND and others. The Club also rents its venues – the small and the big hall, saloons and Slovácká búda, a separate club-sized venue.

Klub kultury,

• Hradební 1198,
• 686 6O Uh. Hradiště
• tel.: 572 430 421,
• fax: 572 430 422,
• program: 572 430 426,
• rent requests: 572 430 423

Advance ticket sales on weekdays 3 – 5 P.M., Tel. 572 430 421

Reduta

The recently reconstructed historic building known as Reduta (“ridotto”) now serves mostly cultural and educational purposes. Most of the events that take place here are organized by its administrator, the municipal Culture Club. Besides that, there are a few classrooms of Elementary school of Arts as well as a stylish wine restaurant in the cellar.

In the historic theater hall, mostly cultural events with chamber feel are held, such as classical music concerts, theatric performances or folklore evenings. The events of international importance that take place annually in Reduta include the Festival of Musical Instruments of Folklore Bands or the festival of films on environment protection, known as TSTTT (the abbreviation stands for the Czech for “it is your concern, too”). The small rooms serve as classrooms for language schools and the local Third Age Academy (school for seniors). The venues can be also rented out to companies and institutions for conferences, exhibitions or annual events. Reduta is an important architectonic landmark of the town and as such, it is very popular with the town visitors and guests.

Reduta,

• Masarykovo nám. 256,
• 686 60 Uh. Hradiště
• Tel.: 572 553 536

Theater of Moravian Slovakia

The Theater was established as a professional theatrical ensemble in 1945. Today, it is financed by the Uh. Hradiště District Office. The theater performs in an adapted venue of former Sokol gymnasium, but it also gives guest appearances in other theaters. The ensemble boasts one of the highest visit rates in the country. It also has the experimental Small Scene, which celebrated twenty years of existence in 1998. Art exhibitions are regularly installed in the Theater’s lobby. The Theater’s dramaturgy pleases wide audiences without compromising artistic qualities. During the last years, many musicals were successfully introduced. The Theater of Moravian Slovakia is an indispensable part of the regional cultural life.

Slovácké divadlo,

• Tyršovo nám. 480,
• 686 01 Uh. Hradiště
• Tel.: 572 557 720,
• advance ticket sales: 572 554 455

Municipal Cinemas

Municipal Cinemas are financed by the Town of Uherské Hradiště. The organization manages the Hvězda and Mír cinemas and the Mír rock club, in which alternative culture genres, especially those for young generation, are given opportunity (rock and folk music, experimental theater etc.). Municipal Cinemas, in cooperation with the Association of Czech and Slovak Film Clubs, National Film Archive and other partners, have been organizing for many years the Czechia’s second most important (next to Karlovy Vary IFF) film festival called Summer Film School. The SFS brings many celebrity visitors to the town (directors Lindsay Anderson, Terry Gilliam, Peter Greenaway, Vojtěch Jasný, Jiří Menzel and many others), but mainly around two thousand film fans each year. The organization also gave birth to the well-known Projekt 100, and regularly organizes seminars (e.g. the British Film Seminar) and pre-premieres and premieres of Czech films, accompanied by discussions with celebrity actors and directors.

Městská kina,

• nám. Míru 951,
• 686 01 Uh. Hradiště

Hvězda cinema:

• tel.: 572 553 617, 572 553 765

Mír, cinema and club:

• tel.: 572 552 270

Bedřich Beneš Buchlovan Library

The library is situated in a historical building of former synagogue that underwent complete reconstruction following the flood of 1997. It was reopened for public October 1999. In its modern interior, it now provides citizens with a wide range of services. Besides lending fiction and technical literature, it offers books for the blind free of loan charge, inter-library services, CD loans and free Internet access. Five computers allow users to access the Library’s database, article selections from magazines and newspapers, bus and train schedules, law collections, information regarding outstanding regional personalities etc. Citizens can browse through a large selection of magazines and children can enjoy themselves in children’s corner in the ingeniously designed attic. The Library has its branches in Republiky square, Štěpnice, Jarošov, Mařatice, Vésky and Míkovice.

Knihovna B.B.Buchlovana,

• Velehradská tř. 714,
• 686 01 Uh. Hradiště
• Tel.: 572 552 225, 572 551 250, 572 554 178

Branches:

nám. Republiky 952,

• tel. 572 553 187

Štěpnická 1156,

• tel. 572 554 387

Mařatice, 1. máje 91,

• tel. 572 570 705

Jarošov, Louky 518,

• tel. 572 545 882

Local cultural facilites

Local cultural facilities are found in the individual city parts – Vésky, Míkovice, Sady and Mařatice. They help to keep the tradition of folk customs alive (feasts, carnivals, chats with dulcimer music, wine exhibitions etc.). Besides that, diverse cultural events are held here (theatrical performances, balls etc.). These venues are also perfect for company or family celebrations. Booking information is available at the Culture and Tourism Department of the Town Hall, phone 572 525 621-623.

Mařatice Vineyards

When visiting Uherské Hradiště, it is definitely worth it to see the vineyards in Mařatice. They are situated around a picturesque, quiet valley with a stream on the south and southwest slopes of Rochus, where one can find many historic wine cellars. The wine-growing tradition was in Uherské Hradiště established in the 12th century by the Grey Monks from the Velehrad monastery. Later on, the vineyards were owned mainly by Hradiště burghers. In the end of the 19th century, the vineyards were almost destroyed by phylloxera and as a result, wine production stagnated. The revival of wine-growing came only after 1945, when both municipal and rural vineyards were brought to life again. The Mařatice vineyards have attracted many celebrities. Among their visitors were, to name just a few, musicians Kreutzer, Ondříček, Kubelík, Novák, Suk, writers Havlíček, Heyduk, Jirásek, Čech, Herben, Durych, Machar, painters Aleš, Mánes, Slavíček, Kalivoda, Trampota, Uprka, Frolka, Lolek and many others. We must only regret that the stylishness of these parts was somewhat disrupted by some newly constructed family homes. In spite of that, the Mařatice vineyards, only a fifteen-minute walk away from the city center, are an interesting and attractive exterior. This is twice as true in autumn, when there is stum flowing in the wine cellars... You can visit several wine cellars that are open to public (U Lisu, U Marholtů - Vinný sklep 174O, U Tichých, wine restaurant U Dvořáků). Even the other private owners of wine cellars will be certainly glad to show you their cellars, some of which come from the 18th century. Many of them were reccommended to be declared a cultural monument by the Ministry of Culture.

Wine cellar U Lisu, Mařatice,

• Vinohradská 247,
• tel.: 572 540 052

Wine restaurant U Dvořáků,

• Mařatice, Vinohradská 248,
• tel.: 572 551 569

Wine cellar 174O U Marholtů,

• Mařatice, Vinohradská 368,
• tel.: 572 553 504

Wine cellar U Tichých, Mařatice,

• Vinohradská
• tel.: 572 570 091

Wine archive U Kieryků,

• Vinohradská 267,
• tel.: 602 764 812

Wine cellar U Musilů,

• Mařatice, Kordon 73,
• tel.: 776 013 103

Wine cellar U Skryjů,

• Mařatice, 1. máje 112,
• tel.: 572 570 941, 602 759 818