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World Cultures Museums in Slovakia

Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.

39Museums
8Regions
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Prešov (12)

Žilina (7)

Bratislava (6)

Banská Bystrica (5)

Košice (3)

Trenčín (3)

Trnava (2)

Nitra (1)

World Cultures Museums in Slovakia: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 39 world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia, spread across 8 regions and 31 towns and cities. Most of them are in Prešov (12), Žilina (7), and Bratislava (6).

At the city level, Bratislava (5), Svidník (3), and Martin (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.

2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €6.

5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 10 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia

Good to know

Founded 1903Záhorské múzeum v Skalici has the longest history
12museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Slovakia?

Our directory currently lists 39 world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia across 31 towns and cities.

What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia?

Some of the best known are Múzeum slovenskej dediny, Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave, Západoslovenské múzeum, Múzeum Tatranského národného parku, and Múzeum ukrajinskej kultúry vo Svidníku.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia offer free admission?

2 museums are free to visit – for example Kubašský ľemhalz and Múzeum Podzoboria.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave, Múzeum Tatranského národného parku, and Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum rusínskej kultúry v Prešove.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia are wheelchair accessible?

5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum židovskej kultúry v Bratislave, Múzeum ukrajinskej kultúry vo Svidníku, and Galéria Dezidera Millyho. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Slovakia?

A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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