Museum of History

The Museum of History sits along the Danube River in Bratislava's Old Town and holds more than 250,000 objects across several floors. The collection ranges from medieval fabrics and pottery to glassware, ceramics, and religious artwork from different regions of the country.

The institution began in 1924 as a natural history museum and later expanded when collections were brought together to create the current museum. This merging of different sections allowed for a more complete history of the country to be preserved and shown.

The museum displays objects that show how Slovak people lived across different times, from handmade items to everyday goods from various communities. Visitors can see what mattered to people in the past and how they went about their lives.

The building by the river is easy to reach and has multiple entry points that work for different visitors. It helps to allow time to explore several floors since the exhibitions are spread across different theme areas.

The museum runs a special documentation center that focuses on Slovaks who moved to other countries over many generations. This collection preserves personal stories and cultural memories of people who left their homeland.

Location: Bratislava - mestská časť Staré Mesto

Location: okres Bratislava I

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Slovenské národné múzeum

Address: Zámocká, 811 01 Bratislava-Hrad, Slovakia

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +421220483104

Email: bratislavskyhrad@snm.sk

Website: https://snm.sk/muzea-snm/historicke-muzeum

GPS coordinates: 48.14253,17.10011

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46