For 10 years, we’ve been showing how contemporary art works today – in its many forms and in topics that resonate with the world around us. What have we prepared for the celebrations?

30/4–13/9
Exhibition
Soil and Friends
What if soil is our closest yet least understood ally? The opening of the international exhibition will take place on 29/4 at 6 pm.

From 30/4
Program for schools
Banana for 10
A birthday special addressing the most common questions you ask us about contemporary art. For elementary and high schools.

Thu–Fri 14–15/5
Conference
Soil and Dust
The conference expands on the exhibition Soil and Friends and presents the latest insights into soil, agricultural practices and art. Registration by 24/4/2026.

24/5, 11/6, 13/9 and 25/10
Walking tour
From the gas holder to the slaughterhouse
A walk with historian and chronicler Petr Lexa Přendík, author of Ostravské pěšiny. Key PLATO sites. 4.7 km, 2 hours.

Wed 3/6 at 6 pm
Podcast
Sirény LIVE: Who Tells the Stories?
Journalists Linda Bartošová, Hana Řičicová and Aneta Martínková will ask at PLATO: who owns the public debate? The second part of the new series.

Sat 06/06 at 5–10 pm
Citywide event
Ostrava Museum Night 2026 at PLATO
This year we celebrate our 10th anniversary! Celebration is also the theme of this year’s museum night. As always, a shared grand finale.

Sat–Sun 20–21/6
Garden Retreat with Overnight Stay 48 Hours on PLATO’s Soil
Have you ever spent a night outdoors in the city? During this overnight event combined with a rich program, you can. Registration required by 1/6/2026.

Coming up in autumn:

Planting of 10 trees in the PLATO garden
Continuation of the podcast series
Visits. Meetings with personalities within the exhibition
Skillsharing. Gathering of educators