Múzeum Čierny orol
Museum in the historic building of the former Čierny orol (Black Eagle) inn in Liptovský Mikuláš, with an exhibition on fishing and hunting and an exhibition on the herbalist Elena Badová.
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About the museum
The historic building stands on the site of a coaching inn, which is mentioned as early as the 17th century. The name of the establishment arose after 1850. Besides its function as a hotel and restaurant, which was partly preserved until the 1970s, the Čierny orol also served as a centre of cultural life. In 1830 the history of Slovak amateur theatre began here, and later several societies were based here.
During the May Day demonstration of 1918, the Mikulášska rezolúcia (Mikuláš Resolution) was read out in the courtyard. It was the first public document in which the Slovak nation openly declared its right to self-determination and its commitment to the idea of Czech-Slovak mutual solidarity.
Today the building is managed by the Liptovské múzeum. It houses the exhibition Z dejín lovu, poľovníctva a rybárstva na Liptove (From the History of Hunting, Game-keeping and Fishing in Liptov) and the exhibition Elena Badová, devoted to the folk healer and herbalist; cultural and educational events also take place here.
Highlights
- Exhibition on fishing and hunting with typical representatives of the region's fauna
- Exhibition on the folk healer Elena Badová
- Site where the Mikuláš Resolution of 1918 was announced
- Historic building of the former inn
Permanent exhibitions
- Z dejín lovu, poľovníctva a rybárstva na Liptove – The exhibition presents typical representatives of the region's fauna and maps the history of hunting and fishing in Liptov from the Middle Ages to the present, including organisations and personalities.
- Expozícia Eleny Badovej – The original furniture of the consulting room, work aids, personal objects and recipes for herbal remedies of the folk healer.
- Operated by
- Liptovské múzeum (Žilinský samosprávny kraj)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2children aged 7 to 15, students aged 16 to 26 (ID, ISIC, ITIC, EURO<26), pensioners over 60 |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free (show a health insurance card or passport); children aged 7 to 15 pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | €2Pensioners over 60 (show an ID card). |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2companion free · Persons with a disability holding a ZŤP card; the companion of a ZŤP-S holder enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Students aged 16 to 26 (ID, ISIC, ITIC, EURO<26). |
| Groups | €2 per personSchool trips by primary and secondary schools and summer camps pay per person; supervision (1 person for a group of 1–15 children, 2 persons for a group of 16–30 children) enters free. |
| Families | €102 adults and 1 child; further children enter free (show the children's health insurance cards or passports). |
| Regional discount, Liptov Region Card, Národný trust and Sphere cards | €3.20Regional discount on presentation of an ID card. |
| Exhibitions | €2Reduced admission €1. |
| Guided tour | €3 |
| Lectures, creative workshops, events | €2 |
| Photography, video camera for private use | €1 |
Holders of the card of the Zväz múzeí na Slovensku enter free. A tour outside opening hours (booked at least 3 days in advance) costs €60 for the guide. Prices are valid from 1 January 2026.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €10 · 2 adults and 1 child; further children enter free (show the children's health insurance cards or passports). |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers creative workshops.
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 |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and a video camera for private use cost €1. |
| Good to know | Lectures, creative workshops and events take place in the museum. |
