Municipal Cultural and Information Centre in Humpolec

Městské kulturní a informační středisko v Humpolci (MěKIS) is the municipal cultural and information centre of the town of Humpolec in the Czech Republic. It functions as the town's central organizer of cultural, social and educational events, and also manages key local cultural and visitor-facing institutions. According to its official description, MěKIS is the centre of cultural life in Humpolec, with the main mission of organizing a wide range of cultural, social and educational events for residents of all age groups. Its regular activities include concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, lectures and festivals. The centre also operates the local tourist information centre, where visitors can find everything they need about the town, its history and nearby attractions. MěKIS is known for its creativity and active approach to enlivening public space. Beyond hosting events in traditional cultural buildings, it also uses less conventional locations such as parks, squares and historical buildings. Through this, it contributes to the development of community life and promotes the town of Humpolec not only among local residents but also among tourists. The centre has thus become an indispensable part of the town's life, bringing energy, inspiration and unforgettable experiences to Humpolec. The organization oversees several named facilities. These include Kino (the cinema), whose box office opens one hour before each screening; the Jiřina Zábranová Library, described as a modern and welcoming place for readers; the Dr. Aleš Hrdlička Museum, named after the world-famous anthropologist born in Humpolec; and the Tourist Information Centre at Havlíčkovo náměstí 91, 396 01 Humpolec. Tickets for MěKIS events can be purchased online or in person at the information centre. Contact details listed include telephone +420 565 532 479 and email infocentrum@infohumpolec.cz. As a municipal entity, MěKIS is owned and operated by the Town of Humpolec. It is not a commercial company in the private sector but a public cultural and information service provider. Its programming spans film club screenings, cinema releases, memory training sessions, senior social events and community gatherings, reflecting a broad community-oriented mission rather than a profit-driven product portfolio.

Městské kulturní a informační středisko v Humpolci (MěKIS) is the municipal cultural and information centre of Humpolec, a town in the Czech Republic. It operates as a public cultural organization under the town. Its official description states that MěKIS is the centre of cultural life in Humpolec, with the main mission of organizing a wide range of cultural, social and educational events that appeal to residents of all age groups. Regular activities include concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions, lectures and festivals. The centre also manages the local tourist information centre, where visitors can find everything they need about the town, its history and interesting places in the surrounding area. MěKIS is known for its creativity and active approach to enlivening public space. In addition to organizing events in traditional cultural buildings, it also uses less conventional locations such as parks, squares and historical buildings. This contributes to the development of community life and promotes the town of Humpolec not only among local residents but also among tourists. The centre has become an indispensable part of the town's life, bringing energy, inspiration and unforgettable experiences to Humpolec. Among the facilities under its umbrella are Kino, whose box office opens one hour before each screening; the Jiřina Zábranová Library, described as a modern and welcoming place for readers; the Dr. Aleš Hrdlička Museum, named after the world-famous anthropologist born in Humpolec; and the Tourist Information Centre at Havlíčkovo náměstí 91, 396 01 Humpolec. Tickets for MěKIS events can be purchased online or in person at the information centre. Contact details include telephone +420 565 532 479 and email infocentrum@infohumpolec.cz. As a municipal organization, MěKIS is owned and operated by the Town of Humpolec. It is not a private commercial company but a public cultural and information service provider. Its programming includes film club screenings, cinema releases, memory training sessions, senior social events and community gatherings, reflecting a broad community-oriented mission.

Municipal cultural and information hub for the town of Humpolec, combining event programming, cinema, library, museum and tourist information under one organization.

• Kino (cinema)

  The town cinema; box office opens one hour before each screening.

• Knihovna Jiřiny Zábranové (Jiřina Zábranová Library)

  A modern and welcoming library for readers.

• Muzeum dr. Aleše Hrdličky (Dr. Aleš Hrdlička Museum)

  Museum named after the world-famous anthropologist born in Humpolec.

• Turistické informační centrum (Tourist Information Centre)

  Visitor information point at Havlíčkovo náměstí 91, 396 01 Humpolec.

1. 1MěKIS | Město Humpolechumpolec.cz
2. 2Městské kulturní a informační středisko v Humpolci - Wikidatawikidata.org