National Museum of Slovenia - Prešernova

The National Museum of Slovenia is housed in a Neo-Renaissance building and displays archaeological discoveries, coins, and applied art objects. The galleries are arranged to make it easy to explore each collection area.

This institution began in 1821 as a regional museum and received backing from Austrian Emperor Francis I. Over the decades it grew and was renamed several times as political conditions changed.

The collections display artifacts that reflect daily life and artistic traditions across different periods. Visitors can observe how communities in the region lived and what they valued.

The museum is centrally located near Tivoli Park and easy to reach on foot from the city center. You can visit at your own pace without needing any background knowledge to understand the displays.

The museum preserves a flute from Divje Babe cave that dates back around 40000 years and may be among the oldest known musical instruments. This artifact tells us about early human cultures and their creative expression.

Location: Ljubljana

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-20:00; June-September Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday,Saturday 08:00-22:00

Website: http://nms.si

GPS coordinates: 46.05207,14.49954

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09