Museum of Slovak National Uprising

The Museum of Slovak National Uprising occupies a striking building with two asymmetric reinforced concrete structures connected by a bridge. The indoor exhibitions contain documents, weapons, and personal items that illustrate life and resistance during the period from 1938 to 1945.

The museum was founded on May 8, 1955, to commemorate the Slovak National Uprising of August 1944, when local resistance forces fought against German occupation. The uprising marked a pivotal moment in Slovak resistance to foreign control.

The memorial features plaques honoring Holocaust victims from Slovakia and foreign fighters who participated in the resistance, creating a space for remembrance and reflection.

The museum is located at Kapitulská 23 and features a spacious outdoor area where visitors can view large military equipment up close. The site is accessible on foot and easy to navigate, with clear paths throughout the grounds.

The outdoor section displays an improvised armored train that was actually used during the 1944 uprising, showcasing how resistance fighters adapted whatever resources they had. Few visitors realize these makeshift vehicles represent genuine engineering under extreme circumstances.

Location: Banská Bystrica

Inception: May 8, 1955

Address: Kapitulská 23, 975 59 Banská Bystrica

GPS coordinates: 48.73517,19.14972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47