Explore Slovácko’s Weekend of Monument Houses – Discover One-of-a-Kind Exhibits

This June, during the first weekend, the Slovácko region will host its special event called Heritage Cottages Weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to explore heritage houses, folk architecture, and small museums without needing to book a tour ahead of time. It’s a unique chance that occurs just once a year, and this year, it’s happening on June 7 and 8, 2025! The locations are conveniently linked by cycle paths for easier exploration. On both days from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a total of 60 sites will be open, extending from Napajedely in the north to Lanžhot in the south! Visitors can enjoy a diverse array of attractions, including charming white houses with blue borders, exhibits showcasing folk traditions and crafts, as well as technical landmarks like windmills and watermills, among many other exciting features.This year introduces five new sites to the lineup, such as the Květná 1794 Glassworks, the Winemaker’s Museum in Lanžhot, the Domanín Museum and Gallery, the Napajedlo Museum, and the Municipal Museum showcasing Archaeological Finds in Ostrožská Nová Ves. Each of these sites presents unique experiences and accompanying programs that promise to enhance your leisurely weekend journeys around Slovácko.

During this event, you’ll have the chance to tour monuments and traditional buildings in a variety of regional museums, and view exhibits in ways you don’t usually get to experience. It offers a glimpse into everyday village life, showcasing farms with the routine tasks that accompany various seasons… geraniums in the windows, freshly laid white blankets, and always a tidy table as the heart of every home, tiled stoves, as well as pictures and sculptures of saints and patrons, prayer books, and rosaries. New sites participating this year include: the Museum at Šťáhlový in Javorník, the Kuželov Windmill, the farmstead number 29 in Žítková, and the Memorial of Mrštík Brothers in Diváky. Entrance to these homes, museums, monuments, and exhibits is free, or there may be a voluntary fee, or it may be based on the local operator’s price list.

To celebrate this event, for the fourth time, there will be a special tourist card available that highlights four participating locations each year. Collectors can add a new monument to their collection each time they attend. You can purchase the card at some sites or at the Municipal Information Centre in Uherské Hradiště.

Where to go this year?

At the Trchalík homestead in Šumice, you can always find freshly baked buns and bread, and Bystřice pod Lopeníkem will feature special programs including heligonka music, barbecues, and exhibitions. Various museums and heritage houses will offer guided tours that delve into the history and attractions of each location. Some sites will even host traditional craft demonstrations, giving you a chance to try making Visovice dough or working with wood. For wine enthusiasts, there will be local wine tastings at the Windmill in Staré Poddvorov.

The Museum of Hunters and Poachers in Babice, the Little House at Březová 115, the Museum at the Mill in Dolní Němčí, the “Na Rajčovně” Set of Monument Houses in Hluk, the Jalubí Windmill, the Komňa Museum of Animal Cultivators, the 679 Monument House in Kunovice, Fanoš Mikulecký Cottage in Mikulčice, and the Háječek Folk House will all be welcoming visitors.

You can also visit the Potomák Museum in Popovice, the windmill in Starý Poddvorov, Štrbákovec in Stráň, Chalúpka 97, the Šardice Residence, the Museum of Tupes Ceramics, and the Farmers’ House in Tvarožná Lhota, along with attractions like the Rochus Open Air Museum, the Vlčnov Folk Distillery Museum, Šerka’s Homestead in Šumice, the Šumice Water Roller Mill, Trchalík’s Homestead in Šumice, Hasoň’s Cottage, and the Šumice Museum. New sites from recent years include the Dubňany mining and glassmaking exhibition, Vacenovice’s Habánský sklep, and the Bystřice pod Lopeníkem Museum or Hovorany Museum. Additionally, you can enjoy interesting experiences in Žítková at the open Janúš Homestead, the Sedlcká Chalet with the Nivnická izba exhibition, the Mrštík Brothers Memorial, the Kuželov Windmill, the Rochus Open-Air Museum, or the stables at Milotice Chateau.

Weekend of Heritage Houses in Slovácko 2025

Experience the rich tradition and history of Slovácko during the Weekend of Heritage Houses! Explore 60 unique buildings—including museums, folk homes, technical landmarks, and more—open to the public without the need for prior reservation.

New for 2025:

• Květná Glassworks

• Winemaker’s Museum in Lanžhot

• Domanín Museum and Gallery

• Napajedla Museum

• Municipal Museum of Archaeological Finds in Ostrožská Nová Ves

These newly added sites offer unique experiences and special programs to enhance your visit.

Event Details:

• When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• What to see: Resident homes, folk tradition displays, craft workshops, windmills, watermills, and other technical landmarks

• Extras: Guided tours, craft demonstrations, and tastings of local wines

Immerse yourself in the essence of Slovácko—no reservation needed!