Museums in Ljubljana

Visiting museums is a perfect activity for a rainy day and for those who like to learn about Slovenia's history and its culture.

Architectural Museum Ljubljana
(Arhitekturni muzej Ljubljana)
The Architecture Museum of Ljubljana is the main museum for architecture in Slovenia. It boasts permanent display of opus of the greatest Slovenian architect, Joze Plecnik. As it is situated at the beautiful Fuzine Castle, you may hit two birds with one stone. Since located at the suburbs use bike or a city bus.
Address: Pot na Fuzine 2, Ljubljana

National Museum of Slovenia
(Narodni muzej Slovenije)
The museum is located in the city center in direction to Tivoli park. Museum of national history displays monuments from the Roman period, treasures from Stone and Middle ages, also a permanent exhibition on Slovenian language. Somehow it also keeps an Egytian mummy. Free admission for Ljubljana Card holders.
Address: Muzejska ulica 1, Ljubljana

City Museum of Ljubljana
(Mestni muzej Ljubljana)
Shows 4000 years of Ljubljana history in its all important stages - from Roman settlement of Emona, through the compact medieval town, until todays modern capital. Did you know that Ljubljana was situated on the important amber road during the Roman empire?
The visit starts with a movie illustrating the evolution of the city. The ground floor is open display of archeological findings right under the museum building, as this is actually situated approximately where the Roman settlement of Emona existed about 2000 years ago.
www.mm-lj.si

National Museum of Contemporary History
(Muzej novejše zgodovine Slovenije)
The museum is housed in a 18th century's mansion (Cekinov grad) located in the Tivoli park. The exhibition is in Slovenian, but you can get a guide with the translations. While not rich in attractive exponates, this museum is important to understand Slovenia's turbulent way to a souvereign European country.
Address: Celovska cesta 23, Ljubljana
Phone: +386 (0)1 3009610
www.muzej-nz.si

Ljubljana galleries

Two main galleries include the National Gallery ("Narodna galerija") and the Gallery of Modern Art ("Moderna galerija").

Galerija Hest
Is a rich gallery in the very city centre, mostly displays art works by Slovenian artist in paint and sculpture. A sister gallery "Galerija Hest 35" is situated a few houses further and displays arworks by young artists.
Address: Galerija Hest, Zidovska ulica 8, Ljubljana
Phone: +386-(0)1-4220000
Address: Galerija Hest 35, Novi trg 6, Ljubljana
Phone: +386-(0)1-4262168
www.galerijahest-sp.si

For current events what's on in the Ljubljana museums please see the municipal web site.
www.ljubljana.si