Museums and Galleries in Radovljica and the Surroundings
History, culture, ethnology, art, music and technology
Learn something new or find inspiration in the rich cultural heritage that is revealed by museums and galleries. From the biggest collection of painted beehive panels to modern art exhibitions. From simple Kropa nails to nativity scenes from all over the world. From reminders of village life in the past, to the world-renowned musical phenomen of the Avsenik Brothers. All of this can be found in Radovljica and its surroundings.
Fourteen museums and museum collections open their doors to visitors. Pay a visit and learn something new!
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With its modern exhibition, the Museum of Apiculture reveals the exceptional world of the Carniolan grey bee and Slovenian beekeeping. The exhibition brings together the legacy of world-famous beekeepers and reminds us of the importance of preserving bees and a healthy environment for them.
A new museum in the old town centre of Radovljica that tells a tale about pharmacy and alchemy through exceptional objects from all over the world.
A visit to the Elan Alpine Skiing Museum is an experience for the whole family. In addition to an insight into the development of Elan skis, it also offers interactive exhibits.
The history of iron forging particularly comes to life through numerous models which will be set in motion just for you.
A workshop full of delicious smells of honeybread and where charming honey-bread products are on display.
Find out about the beginnings of Slovenian popular folk music and listen to hits by the Avsenik Ensemble.
Find out why the 18th century was a breakthrough year for the development of Slovenianism and Slovenian theatre.
The Šivec House gallery is the ideal place for all art lovers. In addition to hosting art exhibitions, the house itself is of interest due to its rich interior and exterior architectural features.
Magušar's House and the Manfaktura pottery workshop and shop, located in Radovljica's old town, offer an insight into Slovenia's pottery tradition as well as contemporary methods of producing pottery.
Old objects that were used by village ancestors tell a story about this Slovenian village.
You will be fascinated by the preserved foundry for the hand forging of nails, the only of its type in Slovenia.
A dark story of the second world war. The former prisoners cells in the Gestapo prison have been turned into a memorial museum
In the 200-year-old house there is a preserved black kitchen and an exhibition about famous villagers and notable sights of interest in Kamna Gorica.
A magical world of nativity scenes that have been gifted to Brezje from all over the world. The museum contains over 500 nativity scenes.
One of the best preserved ironworkers houses in Kropa can be visited by prior arrangement.
In the interior atrium of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje, a permanent exhibition of the work of the academic painter Nikolaj Mašukov is on view in the wide corridor of the monastery.
