Museums are fun

Every museum has its own treasures for everyone. Museum corridors and exhibition rooms are permeated by vivid, captivating stories from the past. If you dismiss this idea, saying that you are unmoved by dusty exhibits and historical facts, you may change your mind when you receive an invitation to visit somewhat untypical museums. Quench your thirst for exploration and choose a museum to your taste.

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Special stories from the museums of Central Slovenia

Are you more interested in technical things or you prefer theatre? Are you fond of unusual challenges? Visit some of the special museums of Central Slovenia.

Antony's Main Road and Hg Smelting Plant

Discover the mysterious world of mercury in Anthony’s Main Road, the oldest preserved mine entrance in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hg Smelting Plant provides an interactive presentation on the importance of this unique liquid metal.

Straw Hat Museum, Domžale

Domžale and its surroundings used to be famous for making straw hats. Today, you can learn about this rich tradition and the stories of the people who made hats at the Straw Hat Museum.

Sports Museum

Slovenia is a country of top athletes, ranking among the best in the world in terms of Olympic medals per capita. You can learn about some of the rich history of sport at the Sports Museum in Ljubljana.

Railway Museum

A journey through the history of Slovenian railways awaits you at the Railway Museum close to Ljubljana's main railway station. Surrounded by steam engines and other exhibits, you will feel the spirit of the railways and railway stations of the past.

The Zasavski Gurman Museum and Gallery

Step into the museum and restaurant in Dol pri Hrastniku, where authentic exhibits and wall paintings from local history and culture will create a unique atmosphere while you experience the culinary delights that are typical of the Zasavje region.

Computer Museum

At the Computer History Museum in the centre of Ljubljana, you can view more than 6,500 examples of hardware, software and other items that have accompanied us on the transition from the analogue into the digital era.

Bankarium – banking museum

The banking museum showcases banking heritage in Slovenian territory from 1820 to the present day. Did you know that Slovenia changed its currency over nine times during that period? Learn the steps of banking in the banking maze.

Multimedia Centre: Europa Experience

Would you like to experience Europe in a whole new way? Stop at the House of the European Union in Ljubljana and venture on a free-of-charge tour of the Multimedia Centre: Europa Experience where you will find out many interesting things.

Slovenian School Museum

Do your children also complain about school? Take them to the School Museum in Ljubljana, where they can learn about the strict school rules in our grandparents’ time, the accessories used when there were no mobile phones and tablets.

Firefighter Museum Metlika

Did you know that the first firefighting squad in Slovenia was founded in Metlika? Visit the Firefighter Museum and learn everything about firefighting in Slovenia. Classic firefighting vehicles are true eye-catchers.

Illusion Museum

Experience unique challenges by entering the Illusion House located at Kongresni trg in Ljubljana. Take a photograph of yourself in a zero-gravity room, dance in the infinite discotheque, transform yourself into a giant or a dwarf.

Theatre Museum Ljubljana

Take a stroll behind the scenes of Slovenia's theatrical art at the Theatre Museum in downtown Ljubljana. The museum has a rich collection of costumes, playbills and posters, and snapshots of onstage moments captured in timeless photographs and video

Bistra Technical Museum

Everything you ever wanted to know about the development of technological equipment in the various areas of life can be found in one place, just a few kilometres from Ljubljana. Lovers of classic cars should not miss the collection of vehicles used b

Škrilj Bunker

Built during the Cold War, the Škrilj bunker was one of Slovenia's best-kept secrets for many years. Discover this secret hidden in the bosom of Kočevje’s forests.

Landmark museums of Alpine Slovenia

Visit museums that will take you to a world of the most amazing stories, from a visionary view of space technology to the world's oldest wine.

Peca Underworld Museum

The unique story of the former lead and zinc mine in Mežica awaits you in the UNESCO Karavanke Transnational Geopark. You can learn about mining stories and geological features in the museum, or you can venture into the mine tunnels themselves in ver

Honeybread Museum, Radovljica

Honeybread hearts made from honey dough and decorated with ornaments are one of the most recognisable souvenirs from Slovenia. You can learn about the tradition of making honeybread hearts at Gostilna Lectar in the old town of Radovljica.

Escape museum Kajžnk House Rateče

Rateče is a village in the far northwest of Slovenia with an interesting history and cultural heritage. At Kajžnk House, you can get to know it in a very attractive way through the gamified experience of the first escape museum in Slovenia.

Elan Alpine Ski Museum

What do legendary Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark and Slovenian ski ace Bojan Križaj have in common? Both triumphed on Elan skis. But they were not the only champions racing on this brand, and you can see that in Begunje in Gorenjska.

Nativity Museum, Brezje

After visiting Slovenia's largest pilgrimage centre at Brezje, take a short walk to the Nativity Museum next to the basilica of St Mary the Helper. The museum has more than 400 nativity scenes from all over the world, made from various materials.

Old Vine House

Visit the site of the world's oldest grapevine at Lent in Maribor, where you will also find a museum dedicated to it. The museum provides complete information about the old vine's history. After a walk through history, taste the wines from the Old Vi

Museum of Pharmacy and Alchemy Radovljica

Enjoy the scent of herbs and see pharmaceutical exhibits from the past, from antiquity to the present day, in an old townhouse on the edge of Lihartov trg, the main square.

Noordung Centre, Vitanje

Did you know that Slovenia boasts a pioneering space scientist? Learn everything about Herman Potočnik Noordung who, among other things, fathered the idea of a space station with artificial gravity at the space science centre in Vitanje.

Unique heritage and history experiences

You can encounter history, traditions and interesting stories from the past in a completely different and attractive way: through unique, authentic, boutique experiences that have been awarded the Slovenia Unique Experiences certificate.

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An experience that reveals the rich pastoral heritage of the Velika Planina plateau and offers a comfortable break and a modern culinary experience in...

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Experience Velika Planina

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A forest adventure in which you discover the melodiousness of the trees and learn about the secrets of the forest.

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Forest Melody

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A journey to the seven castles of Posavje to experience their rich cultural heritage, unforgettable views and culinary treats.

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Magnificent seven – inspiring stories of Posavje castles

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An adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the most famous karst cave in Europe, which will transform you from tourists into explorers.

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In the footsteps of the first cave explorers - In the footsteps of Luka Čeč

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A hike on centuries-old Jezersko shepherding trails with an experienced mountaineer.

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A hike with "sheep salting" above Češka koča

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Sports and culinary route to the four microbreweries of Kamnik, the place with the most breweries per inhabitant in the world.

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Beer Way to Freedom Tour

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A good breakfast sets you up for a day of exploration and fun in the city. Begin your day with a real Ljubljana breakfast and enjoy the always-lively...

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Yummy Market Walk

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Turn back time and experience the festive season and Slovenian traditions as they used to be in the days of Prešeren on an authentic Gorenjska homestead.

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Sound of holiday

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Feel the adrenaline rush of a mountain bike ride through the abandoned tunnels of the Mežica Mine under Mount Peca.

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Adrenaline-pumping mountain bike descent on the Black Hole Trail

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Become a part of an underground adventure in which you will row through the flooded tunnels of the largest lead and zinc mine in this part of Europe.

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Kayaking adventure through the underground of Mount Peca

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Enter the world of the mysterious forests of Kočevje and explore the nature in all its primal glory. This area is home to the largest brown bear population...

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Discover the natural habitat of bears

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A 1930s-style noble experience that puts you in the shoes of a legendary entrepreneur on a private visit to what was once Europe's most prestigious leather...

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Flight to the tannery of Europe

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An epic tour with the architect of UNESCO's Ljubljana. An intimate experience of the visionary master and his great mind.

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Master Plečnik

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An experience that reveals how mining has shaped the landscape of Šaleška Valley and its inhabitants.

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Mysteries of submerged villages

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A documentary experience that opens the door to secret rooms where unusual hotel activities took place during the Iron Curtain period.

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Secret rooms of the Hotel Jama

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A unique three-day experience for lovers of fly fishing, pristine nature and clean rivers that includes local cuisine and an unforgettable adventure –...

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Fish & Fly Trio

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Learn about the story of the best farmed fish in the world and enjoy its incredible taste. 

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An unforgettable day at the Fonda Fish Garden

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A woodland adventure where you will learn all you need to know about mushrooms while relaxing and having fun.

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Mushrooming with Dr. Fungi

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Maribor’s mix of good food, wine and music.

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Rock'n'Roll of flavours

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A nostalgic journey in legendary classic cars through Istria’s olive groves.

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Vintage Gourmet Tour

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Taste the world's first sparkling wine produced in complete darkness.

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Untouched by Light Experience – tasting a sparkling wine untouched by light

Museums with a touch of the sea and the Karst

Listen to stories washed up by the sea. Learn about Slovenia's film stars and about the "white stars" of the Slovenian Karst. Follow the history of warfare from antiquity to the present day.

The secret rooms of Jama Hotel

Did you know that Hotel Jama near Postojna Cave led a double life in Yugoslavia? Enter the hotel's secret rooms, where you can listen to original secret wiretaps of the former State Security Service through interactive experiences.

Shell Museum Piran

Visit the magical world of shells with 3000 shells and snails brought from all the world’s seas and continents.

Museum of Slovenian Film Actors, Divača

Have you heard of Slovenia's first film star Ita Rina, native of the Karst, who became famous worldwide a century ago? Get to know her and other big names in the Slovenian film industry at the museum in the Škratelj house in Ita Rina's native Divača.

Lipikum Museum

Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the elegant Lipizzaner horses. Familiarise yourself with the centuries-old history of Lipica and its famous white horses.

Saltworks Museum

Salt has been harvested in the traditional way at the Sečovlje saltworks for more than 700 years. Visit the Saltworks Museum and learn about the life and work of saltpan workers and their families. It may inspire you to become a saltpan worker for a

Park of Military History

Have you ever wondered what a submarine looks like inside? Have you ever wanted to experience the feeling of jet pilots breaking the sound barrier? Come to the Park of Military History in Pivka and take a stroll through military history.

EXPO Cave Karst

The karst world is full of mysteries and has stirred people's imagination throughout history. Did you know that karstology is named after the Slovenian landscape in the southwestern part of the country? The interactive exhibition EXPO Cave Karst offers an insight into the history of the creation of karst phenomena, first and foremost the most famous tourist cave in the world, Postojna Cave. Other exhibitions – Butterflies, and Life within a Billion Years – are also on show at the same time.

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Visit the peculiar museums of Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

Learn about the life and work of miners, brewers and winegrowers. Take a look at the most beautiful old-timer motorcycles. Take your children to a unique children's museum.

Viticultural Museum Kebl, Svečina

The Svečinske gorice wine region is home to a unique museum dedicated to growing grapes. The Kebl Museum exhibits various objects that were once used by wine growers. And, as is fitting for a visit such a museum, you can enjoy a glass of locally prod

Šentrupert, the land of hayracks

Hayracks are a distinctive Slovenian peculiarity. They vary by region, even from village to village. Those from Mirna Valley are on exhibit in the first outdoor museum in Slovenia.

Children's Museum Herman's Den, Celje

Visit this unique children's museum, where you will be guided through the exhibition by Herman the Fox.  His den also contains toys such as those used by children in our grandparents’ days. The museum also organises various workshops and events for c

Vransko Motorcycle Museum

Have you ever seen a 1914 motorcycle? Visit the Vransko Motorcycle Museum, which has one of the largest motorcycle collections on earth. The collection consists of 140 exhibits dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

Eco-Museum of Hop-Growing and Brewing Industry in Slovenia, Žalec

Visit the land of "green gold" and make a stop at the museum to learn about the history of hop-growing and brewing in the Lower Savinjska Valley. Finish your travel through time with a mug of local brew from the beer fountain in the centre of Žalec,

Coal-Mining Museum of Slovenia, Velenje

Descend 160 metres underground and step into the shoes of Slovenian coal miners. Have a snack in the deepest underground dining room and learn about the history of a former coal mine in one of the richest lignite seams in the world.

Expano Pavilion

The former pavilion from the EXPO World Exhibition in Milan has now found its place by Lake Sobota in Murska Sobota, opening the door to Pomurje in an interactive way. Here you can learn about the geological features, historical development, culture, natural features and other interesting facts about Pomurje through multimedia experiences that will convince you to explore the northeastern corner of Slovenia in person. 

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If yes, then visit other museums across Slovenia bearing witness to interesting events and facts from our history. Uncover Slovenia's UNESCO heritage, visit the majestic castles, churches, and monasteries, and explore the picturesque historical old town centres. 

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