"The House of Others" is a museum of science fiction, utopia, and extraordinary cases. cases. It is now also considered a non-profit foundation, functioning both as a public museum and as a specialised research centre. both as a public museum and as a specialised research centre. It was originally housed in an ordinary three-room flat, and was only the plan was to make it a museum. In 1989 it was decided to open it in renovated old prison, the historic building of which was built in 1806 and is located in the centre of the city. 1806 and is located in the centre of the city.
The museum's archives contain approximately 70,000 documents related to science fiction or utopia science fiction or utopia (books, toys, etc.), including some very old (16th century) and unique items. The museum's collections are used for iconographic purposes or research (literature, history of ideas, design, etc.). Here one can even figurines of characters from the acclaimed Star Wars - because it's the most detailed description of the possible appearance and life of aliens of the various civilisations of the universe. You can also see portraits of world portraits of world-famous sci-fi authors - from Jules Verne and H.G. Wells to to today's recognised authors. Their works are also available in the collection "House of Others."
In parallel, the museum organises several temporary exhibitions each year, dedicated to the main themes of science fiction (cities of the future, space flights). space missions). The exhibitions are varied and organised free of charge in order to attract a wide audience. audience.
