Museums in Ljubljana

Ljubljana Museums & Galleries

Ljubljana’s cultural landscape spans from the classical masterpieces at the National Gallery to the avant-garde installations of the Metelkova autonomous zone. This collection features the architectural legacy of Jože Plečnik at his preserved home and the Museum of Architecture and Design, located in the 16th-century Fužine Castle. Explore prehistoric artifacts at the National Museum of Slovenia, technical history at the Railway Museum, and contemporary Slovenian art at the Museum of Modern Art. Interactive displays at the House of Illusions and the International Centre of Graphic Arts complete the city's diverse museum circuit.

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Metelkova

Metelkova is an autonomous social and cultural centre in the city centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital city.

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National Gallery

The National Gallery of Slovenia is the national art gallery of Slovenia. It is located in the capital Ljubljana.

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Slovenian Railway Museum

The Slovenian Railway Museum, or Railway Museum of Slovenian railways, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, located on Parmova ulica 35, is the national…

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City Museum of Ljubljana

The City Museum of Ljubljana was established in 1935. It is housed in Turjak Palace at 15 Gentry Street in the centre of Ljubljana.

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Plečnik House

The former residence of architect Jože Plečnik includes his original living quarters, studio, and garden. The museum displays his personal belongings, sketches, and models, offering insight into his significant contribution to Ljubljana's urban design.

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National Museum of Slovenia - Prešernova

The National Museum of Slovenia is located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is the central museum and gallery of the Slovenian art works from the 20th and 21st…

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Slovene Ethnographic Museum

A visit paid to this museum will bring you an insight into the traditioal Slovenian culture, from building techniques and crafts to songs.

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National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova

The brand new building dedicated to the applied arts covers a surprisingly wide timespan - from the Middle Ages to the present.

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National Museum of Contemporary History

Cekin Mansion is a mansion on the northern edge of Tivoli Park in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

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International centre of Graphic Art

The International Centre of Graphic Arts in Ljubljana was established in 1986 to give the international Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts …

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Slovenian Museum of Natural History

The Slovenian Museum of Natural History is a Slovenian national museum with natural history, scientific, and educational contents.

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Cankar Hall

The Cankar Centre or Cankar Hall is the largest Slovenian convention, congress and culture center.

Museum of Illusions

An interactive museum featuring optical illusions, holograms, and immersive spaces such as the Anti-Gravity Room and the Vortex Tunnel. The exhibits focus on the science of perception and human psychology.

MAO: Muzej za arhitekturo in oblikovanje

Housed in the 16th-century Fužine Castle, this is Slovenia's national center for architecture, urban planning, and industrial design. It hosts the Biennial of Design and maintains extensive archives of 20th and 21st-century Slovenian works.