Slovenian Museum of Natural History

The Slovenian Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in central Ljubljana displaying extensive collections of minerals, fossils, plants, and animals across multiple exhibition halls. The collections include significant holdings of minerals, insects, and mollusks that document the region's scientific heritage.

The museum was founded in 1821 and is Slovenia's oldest museum institution, playing a key role in developing scientific research in the region. Its establishment marked an important shift toward systematically documenting and preserving the country's natural heritage.

The museum displays collections that represent Slovenia's scientific heritage, including minerals and insects gathered over centuries by local researchers. These objects show how the country developed its understanding of the natural world.

The museum is centrally located in Ljubljana and opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended evening hours on Thursdays. Visitors should allow plenty of time to explore the multiple exhibition halls at their own pace.

The museum houses a complete mammoth skeleton and displays extensive presentations of Proteus anguinus, a cave-dwelling amphibian found only in this region. This unusual native species offers visitors a fascinating look into Slovenia's hidden underground life.

Location: Ljubljana

Inception: 1821

Website: http://pms-lj.si/si

GPS coordinates: 46.05222,14.49944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21