Malokarpatské múzeum v Pezinku

About the museum

The Little Carpathian Museum in Pezinok focuses on the culture of viticulture and winemaking in the Little Carpathians. It is housed in a 17th-century Renaissance house in the historic centre of the town and, since 2002, has come under the founding authority of the Bratislava Self-Governing Region.

The museum presents two permanent experience-based exhibitions. The Story of Wine is devoted to the history of viticulture and winemaking in the most important Slovak wine region, to archaeological finds and to Pezinok guild objects. The exhibition History of Viticulture and Winemaking below the Little Carpathians is in the original Renaissance cellars and contains the largest collection of historic viticultural presses in Europe; the oldest exhibit is a beam press from 1608.

The tour is complemented by interactive elements, for example virtual reality of the Great Moravian stronghold at the Neštich site, a blood-alcohol simulator, an aroma bar and a bottle-corking machine. The museum also has branches in Svätý Jur, Stupava and Senec, and offers experience-based wine tastings.

Highlights

• Largest collection of historic viticultural presses in Europe
• Beam press from 1608 as the oldest exhibit
• Multimedia story of Klára's Press
• Virtual reality of the Great Moravian stronghold at Neštich
• Wine glass and audio guide included in the ticket price

Permanent exhibitions

• Príbeh vína – The history of viticulture and winemaking in the Little Carpathian wine region, archaeological finds, Pezinok guild objects and a multimedia presentation with a 3D map.
• Dejiny vinohradníctva a vinárstva pod Malými Karpatmi – The exhibition in the Renaissance cellars, with the largest collection of historic viticultural presses in Europe, an aroma bar and the story of Klára's Press.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Bratislavský samosprávny kraj

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for members of ZMS and ICOM. The ticket includes a wine glass and the loan of an audio guide. Individual discounts cannot be combined. Tickets can be bought online; on site payment is possible by card or 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
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

For deaf visitors there is an interpretation in sign language; the labels are also in Braille.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Interactive elements, for example virtual reality, a grating stool (strúhací stolec) or a bottle corker, appeal to children too; the museum offers programmes for children and school groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop and e-shop (tickets, experience-based tastings, books, gifts).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 40 guests.

The historic cellar has 40 seats; in the renovated attic there is a modern room for up to 20 people, suitable for training courses. A price offer is prepared on request.

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