The Mahen Memorial is a unique multifunctional place and was created not only as a reminder of the life and work of Jiří Mahen, but also as a realization of his ideas about the library as a cultural and community centre. It hosts lectures, author readings, exhibitions, plays, events for children and creative writing courses.

The museum is located in the Blansko Chateau. It offers permanent exhibitions of Blansko art cast iron, Paintings from Moravian Switzerland, Historical interiors, Castles of Blansko surroundings and Journey to the prehistory of Blansko. The museum also offers seasonal exhibitions, educational programmes, theatres, concerts, lectures and other cultural events.