The Myth of the Great Goddess at Moravian Museum

The exhibition "The Myth of the Great Goddess" runs from 12 December 2025 to 29 November 2026 in the Dietrichstein Palace (Zelný trh 8, Brno) and concludes a series of events marking the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Venus of Věstonice. It presents the largest collection of original Neolithic figurines from the Moravian Museum's storage – approximately 500 Neolithic Venuses or their fragments, many of which the public will see for the first time. These "younger Moravian sisters" of the famous Venus of Věstonice date from 6,700 to 5,700 years ago and are connected to the culture of Moravian painted pottery (Lengyel culture). The inhabitants of Central Europe during the Younger and Late Stone Age, over the course of 35 to 40 generations, developed a distinctive way of life unified by similar thinking, mythology, technological knowledge, and a specific aesthetic perception. The exhibition brings to life the permanent exhibition "Prehistory of Moravia" and brings visitors closer to the world of Neolithic people who created beautiful painted and engraved pottery and surrounded themselves with female figurines full of symbols and stories. The exhibition is curated by Petr Kostrhun, director of the Archaeological Institute of the Moravian Museum. The exhibition is educational and interactive – visitors can explore how prehistoric people lived, what they believed in, and why their world gradually changed. The programme includes activities for children, such as modelling their own Venus from clay and dramatic games. Opening hours: Wednesday–Friday 9–17, Saturday 10–17, Sunday 13–17. Monday and Tuesday the palace is closed to the public (school groups can book Tuesday). Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing time. Entry with a pushchair into the exhibitions is not permitted. Almost the entire building is accessible; wheelchair access is possible only by prior arrangement.