Natural History Museums in Slovakia
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Banská Bystrica (5)
Žilina (5)
Košice (4)
Bratislava (3)
Nitra (2)
Prešov (1)
Trenčín (1)
Natural History Museums in Slovakia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 21 natural history museums in Slovakia, spread across 7 regions and 18 towns and cities. Most of them are in Banská Bystrica (5), Žilina (5), and Košice (4).
At the city level, Bratislava (2), Košice (2), and Liptovský Mikuláš (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €7.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible and 12 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 natural history museums in Slovakia
The best-known natural history museums in Slovakia
Východoslovenské múzeum v KošiciachRegional · Košice
Múzeum Andreja KmeťaNature · Martin
Lesnícky skanzen VydrovoOpen-air · Čierny Balog
Stredoslovenské múzeumRegional · Banská Bystrica
Múzeum Tatranského národného parkuNature · Vysoké Tatry
Gemersko-malohontské múzeumRegional · Rimavská Sobota
Lesnícke a drevárske múzeumSpecial · Zvolen
Mestské múzeum v RajciRegional · Rajec- Múzeum Čierny orolRegional · Liptovský Mikuláš
- Múzeum PodzoboriaRegional · Dolné Obdokovce
Natural history museums in Slovakia with programs for families
- Východoslovenské múzeum v KošiciachRegional · Košice
- Lesnícky skanzen VydrovoOpen-air · Čierny Balog
- Stredoslovenské múzeumRegional · Banská Bystrica
- Múzeum Tatranského národného parkuNature · Vysoké Tatry
- Lesnícke a drevárske múzeumSpecial · Zvolen
- Múzeum Čierny orolRegional · Liptovský Mikuláš
- Múzeum PodzoboriaRegional · Dolné Obdokovce
Slovenské národné múzeum – Prírodovedné múzeum v BratislaveNature · Bratislava- SteelparkTechnology · Košice
- Vlastivedné múzeum v Považskej BystriciRegional · Považská Bystrica
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Slovakia?
Our directory currently lists 21 natural history museums in Slovakia across 18 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Slovakia?
Some of the best known are Východoslovenské múzeum v Košiciach, Múzeum Andreja Kmeťa, Lesnícky skanzen Vydrovo, Stredoslovenské múzeum, and Múzeum Tatranského národného parku.
Which natural history museums in Slovakia offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Múzeum Podzoboria and Banské múzeum Hnúšťa.
Which natural history museums in Slovakia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Múzeum Tatranského národného parku, Múzeum Čierny orol, and Slovenské múzeum ochrany prírody a jaskyniarstva.
Which natural history museums in Slovakia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Slovenské národné múzeum – Prírodovedné múzeum v Bratislave. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Slovakia?
A regular adult ticket costs €4 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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