Banské múzeum v štôlni Andrej
Mining museum in the Andrej exploration adit in Kremnica, with an hour-long underground tour and the history of gold and silver mining.
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About the museum
The idea of opening up part of the Kremnica underground arose in 2007. A group of enthusiasts and lovers of mining history, led by Ing. Dušan Roob, set about restoring an abandoned adit, and after months of safety work the museum was officially opened in August 2008. Since then more than 90,000 visitors have passed through it.
The main exhibition is in the Andrej exploration adit from 1982. A 650-metre route is open to the public, documenting the history of gold and silver ore mining at the Šturec deposit in Kremnica. During the hour-long tour, visitors wearing helmets with headlamps walk past workings from different periods, from the beginning of the 16th to the end of the 20th century. The operator is the company Ortac s.r.o., in cooperation with the civic association Banské múzeum Kremnica.
Highlights
- Underground tour with helmet and headlamp
- 650 m route in the Andrej exploration adit
- Workings from different periods, 16th to 20th century
- Šturec gold and silver deposit
Permanent exhibition
- Prehliadka štôlne Andrej – Hour-long tour of the 650 m route on the history of gold and silver ore mining in Kremnica from the 16th to the 20th century.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Ortac s.r.o. (v spolupráci s o. z. Banské múzeum Kremnica)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4children, students, seniors and persons with ZŤP |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4 |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personOrganised group (min. 10 persons) €6, school group €3. |
| Families | €18Family ticket 2+1: €18, 2+2: €20, 2+3: €22, 2+4: €24. |
| Entry outside opening hours (only by advance booking) | €12Discounts do not apply. |
| School group (per person) | €3 |
Price list valid from 17 March 2025. Children under 6, supervising teachers and journalists for promotional purposes enter free. The minimum group size for a tour is 5 persons. Payment is possible only in cash; cultural and other vouchers are not accepted.
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 route can only be walked in sturdy footwear. The path to the adit is 300 m long over open terrain; the height of the adit is 2.5 m.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 4+
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €18 · Family ticket 2+1: €18, 2+2: €20, 2+3: €22, 2+4: €24. |
The tour is suitable for children from 4 years; the museum recommends considering whether the children really want to spend an hour in a mine.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Photography | Photography is permitted on request, without flash; audio-visual recording of the tour is prohibited. |
| Good to know | Helmets and headlamps are part of the tour. The temperature underground does not exceed 8 °C, so sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended. Pets may not enter the underground. The gate to the site opens at least 30 minutes before each entry. |
