The Faculty of Arts of the Masaryk University is one of the four oldest faculties of the university. The building, which houses the Faculty of Arts Auditorium, underwent a major reconstruction in 2015 and is now one of the architecturally exceptional buildings in the city. In his design, architect Petr Pelčák combined modern functionalist efficiency with historical decoration in the form of casts of antique statues. The heart of the faculty is the Central Library of the Faculty of Arts, built in 2000–2002 according to the design of academic architects Ladislav Kuba and Tomáš Pilař.
In relation to the surrounding urban development, the four-storey building is designed as a contrasting, simple object, which expresses its importance for the life of the faculty. Contrasts are also evident in the materials of the building’s interior – the rough monolithic concrete structure is complemented by toughened glass with coloured printing, powder-coated steel elements, stainless steel and coloured accents in the carpets and information elements. Today, the building is considered an architectural gem and has won numerous awards. It is freely accessible to the public. The complex also includes the KaFFe café.
The Auditorium of the Faculty of Arts is located in Building C, Room C33.
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Transport
Address: Arna Nováka 1, 602 00 Brno
Public transport
The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is located in the city centre, where public transport is well provided, so you can easily reach the building from all parts of Brno. A basic ticket costs CZK 20 for a 15-minute ride and can be bought at yellow vending machines at bus stops, via text message or by placing a payment card to a terminal directly in public transport vehicles. The building is located about a 15-minute walk from the Náměstí Svobody square.
Stops:
- Grohova (2 min. walk), trams 3, 10, 12
- Obilní trh (6 min. walk), tram 4, buses 38, 39
Parking
The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is located in the city parking zone B, which means that on weekends parking is FREE and on weekdays parking fee is 30 CZK / 60 min with the possibility of pre-payment. FREE parking is only available once per calendar day and you must register in the zone (except on weekends and public holidays). You can use a mobile app to pay. Find more information on parking in Brno and the app to download here.
Information for the disabled
Wheelchair access
The building of the Faculty of Arts is wheelchair accessible including toilets. Parking for severe health disability (ZTP) and severe health disability requiring special care (ZTP/P) card holders in the immediate vicinity of the faculty is available in reserved spaces on Joštova Street (administered by the Municipality of Brno-střed). For any further related information and specific requirements, please contact us at oph@teiresias.muni.cz.
Venue programme
23. 11. 2024 Anniversary of the Award of the Honorary Doctorate to Leoš Janáček