Galéria Jána Koniarka v Trnave

About the museum

The Galéria Jána Koniarka was founded in 1976 as the District Gallery in Trnava and in 1978 was named after the sculptor Ján Koniarka. Initially it had no building of its own and exhibited in the premises of the Západoslovenské múzeum (West Slovak Museum) and in other temporary venues. Since 1992 it has been based in the Koppel Villa on Zelený kríček, which was built in 1910–1911 by the Koppel family of entrepreneurs; the building later housed a kindergarten and a workplace of the Ústav národného zdravia (National Health Institute). The first exhibition in the renovated villa opened on 7 May 1992, and in 2002 a modern exhibition wing was added.

The second exhibition space is the former neological synagogue Status quo ante in Halenárska Street, a three-aisled basilica from 1891–1897, designed by the Viennese architect Jakob Gertner. After the Second World War it served as a warehouse. After partial reconstruction, the gallery has used it since 1994 as the Centre of Contemporary Art. Together the two buildings offer up to five exhibition spaces, which can be combined as needed.

The gallery collects, processes and exhibits visual art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on contemporary art. Its collection has more than 4,800 works and includes sculpture, painting, photography, graphics and other media. Programmatically it focuses on young and mid-career authors, artists connected with Trnava, and themes of social responsibility, feminism and environmentalism. It also organises the Trnava Poster Triennial (Trienále plagátu Trnava) and the Skúter biennial (bienále Skúter). The founding body is the Trnava Self-Governing Region.

Highlights

• Koppel Villa from 1910–1911 with a modern extension
• Neological synagogue Status quo ante as the Centre of Contemporary Art
• Collection of more than 4,800 works of contemporary art
• Trnava Poster Triennial (Trienále plagátu Trnava) and the Skúter biennial
• Programmes for schools, families and groups with special needs

Founded

1976

Operated by

Trnavský samosprávny kraj

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month, on 1 June for children, and on Museum and Gallery Day.

Admission is charged separately for the Koppel Villa and the Synagogue (€5 each, reduced €4); a ticket for both buildings costs €7 (reduced €6). Admission is also free for journalists, holders of ICOM, AICA and IAA/AIAP cards, staff of galleries and museums in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and the accompanying teacher. Citizens of Ukraine with a Ukrainian passport or ID card enter free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
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• 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 offers educational programmes for groups with special needs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Programmes for families with children take place every second Saturday of the month at 15:00 in the studio of the Koppel Villa; places must be reserved by e-mail at pedagog@gjk.sk. The gallery also prepares creative programmes for schools.

Getting there & parking

The Koppel Villa stands just behind the walls of the protected heritage zone of Trnava's historic core.

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