Memorial Sites in Slovakia
Places of remembrance for the Slovak National Uprising of 1944 – such as the Múzeum SNP in Banská Bystrica –, for the deportation of Slovakia’s Jews, such as the Múzeum holokaustu in Sereď, and for the Battle of the Dukla Pass in 1944.
Prešov (3)
Košice (2)
Žilina (2)
Banská Bystrica (1)
Bratislava (1)
Nitra (1)
Trenčín (1)
Trnava (1)
Memorial Sites in Slovakia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 12 memorial sites in Slovakia, spread across 8 regions and 12 towns and cities. Most of them are in Prešov (3), Košice (2), and Žilina (2).
At the city level, Banská Bystrica (1), Bratislava (1), and Dolné Obdokovce (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €7.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible and 2 offer dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Slovakia
The best-known memorial sites in Slovakia
Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v BratislaveHistory · Bratislava
Múzeum holokaustu v SerediMemorial · Sereď
Múzeum obetí komunizmuMemorial · Košice
Mauzóleum grófa Dionýza a Františky AndrássyovcovMemorial · Krásnohorské Podhradie
Múzeum hradu SklabiňaCastles & Palaces · Sklabinský Podzámok- Múzeum Jánosa EsterházyhoMemorial · Dolné Obdokovce
Múzeum Slovenského národného povstaniaMemorial · Banská Bystrica
Múzeum Tokajíckej tragédieMemorial · Tokajík- Ortodoxná synagóga ŽilinaMemorial · Žilina
SNM – Múzeum Slovenských národných rádHistory · Myjava
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Slovakia?
Our directory currently lists 12 memorial sites in Slovakia across 12 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Slovakia?
Some of the best known are Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave, Múzeum holokaustu v Seredi, Múzeum obetí komunizmu, Mauzóleum grófa Dionýza a Františky Andrássyovcov, and Múzeum hradu Sklabiňa.
Which memorial sites in Slovakia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Múzeum Tokajíckej tragédie.
Which memorial sites in Slovakia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave, Múzeum holokaustu v Seredi, and Múzeum obetí komunizmu.
Which memorial sites in Slovakia are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave and SNM – Múzeum Slovenských národných rád. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Slovakia?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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