Brno City Museum, City museum in Brno, Czech Republic

Brno City Museum is run by the city of Brno and has its headquarters in Špilberk Castle, where the library, photo archive and most curators are based. It also manages Měnín Gate, the only surviving gate of the medieval fortifications, and Villa Tugendhat, listed by UNESCO.

The museum was founded in 1900 to collect and preserve objects documenting Brno's development. Over time, its collections grew and it became the main place for understanding the city's history.

The museum displays artworks and objects that show how the city developed from its earliest times to today. Visitors can see how people lived here and what creations emerged in the region.

The museum's main building is Špilberk Castle, which houses the administration, library, photo archive and most curators. Měnín Gate holds a permanent exhibition and hosts lectures and short-term shows. Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains a small exhibition and research centre on the building and modern architecture.

The museum's founding collection came from the art gallery of wealthy citizen Heinrich Gomperz, shown in the old Zemský dům from 1896; his paintings bequeathed to the city became the basis of the museum officially established on 20 March 1900.