Banícke múzeum v Rožňave

About the museum

The Banícke múzeum v Rožňave (Mining Museum in Rožňava) was founded in 1902 on the initiative of a mining and metallurgical company, with the support of the town of Rožňava and donations from Františka and Dionýz Andrássy. The purpose-built museum building was completed in 1905, and the first exhibition on mining, metallurgy and minerals opened to the public in 1912. In the same year the Mestské múzeum v Rožňave (Town Museum in Rožňava) was also established, and the two institutions merged in 1940.

The war years had a major impact on the museum, and the building served other purposes until 1956. The first post-war exhibition on the mining and metallurgy of Gemer opened in May 1956. The museum grew most strongly in 1974–1985, when further buildings and exhibitions were added; in 1981 an exhibition on the nature of the Slovak Karst opened, and in 1999 the Historical Exhibition.

The Historical Exhibition, a presentation depository, is housed in the former Mark leather-processing manufactory from 1782. The collections are arranged by material groups and comprise over 6,000 objects from the fields of domestic culture, folk culture, numismatics, crafts and militaria. The museum's administration is also based in this building. The museum is a cultural institution of the Košice Self-Governing Region and, besides this building, runs the Gallery and the Sentinel Experience Centre.

Highlights

• Historical Exhibition – presentation depository with over 6,000 objects
• Collections arranged by material groups
• Former Mark manufactory building from 1782
• Audio guide to the Historical Exhibition
• Gallery with an exhibition of fine art by regional artists

Permanent exhibitions

• Historická expozícia – prezentačný múzejný depozitár – The most beautiful and valuable collection objects from the fields of domestic culture, folk culture, numismatics, crafts and militaria, arranged by material groups.
• Expozícia výtvarného umenia regionálnych autorov (Galéria) – A cross-section of works by established artists from Rožňava and the surrounding area, from different periods and styles; the exhibition opened in 2024.

Founded

1902

Operated by

Košický samosprávny kraj

Admission & discounts

The prices shown apply to the Historical Exhibition; Gallery: adults €2, reduced €1, family ticket €5. Staff of member museums of the Zväz múzeí na Slovensku enter free. Payment is possible only in cash.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Gallery is partly accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The Historical Exhibition is at Šafárikova ulica 31, the Sentinel Experience Centre at Šafárikova ulica 43 and the Gallery at Námestie baníkov 25.

Amenities & dining

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