Múzeum kinematografie rodiny Schusterovej v Medzeve
Museum of photographic and cinematographic technology in the birthplace of Rudolf Schuster in Medzev, with a working water hammer mill in the garden.
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About the museum
Rudolf Schuster, an enthusiastic photographer and filmmaker from his youth, collected photographic and cinematographic equipment with the intention of setting up a memorial room in his birthplace in Medzev. He wanted to commemorate the first Slovak amateur film expedition to the interior of Brazil in 1927–1928, in which Alojz Schuster also took part.
The collection was taken over after inventory by the Slovenské technické múzeum (Slovak Technical Museum) into its fund and opened to the public on 1 November 2007, with year-round operation. It contains film cameras from the beginning of the 20th century, projectors, stereoscopes and a laterna magica (magic lantern), photographic apparatus from 1890, and gifts from heads of state.
In the exterior of the museum there is a working water hammer mill with a smithy hearth and tools; at the back of the garden stand the wheels of water hammer mills, grinding stones and trip hammers.
Highlights
- Film cameras from the beginning of the 20th century up to television cameras
- Film projectors, stereoscopes and laterna magica
- Photographic apparatus from 1890
- Gifts from presidents and heads of state
- Working water hammer mill in the garden
Permanent exhibition
- Fotografická a kinematografická technika – Permanent exhibition of the Rudolf Schuster collection: film cameras, projectors, stereoscopes, laterna magica and photographic apparatus from 1890.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Slovenské technické múzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3pupils and students with a valid card (ISIC, Euro 26, or a secondary or university student card) and seniors aged 65 to 70 |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 2 · Pre-school children pay €1; children under 3 enter free. |
| Seniors | €3Seniors aged 65 to 70 pay €3; seniors over 70 pay €1. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of a ZŤP card enter free, including one accompanying person. |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personSchool groups pay €2 per person including the guided tour (minimum 10 pupils or students); accompanying teachers (one teacher per 10 pupils) enter free. |
| Families | €9Family ticket for up to 2 adults and 3 children. |
| Fee for photography or filming | €1 |
| Professional photography, filming or weddings (per started hour) | €50 |
The guided commentary is included in the ticket price. Free admission is also granted to holders of ZMS, AMG ČR, ITIC, ICOM and press cards. Free entry on the first Wednesday of the month was abolished from 1 January 2025. The ticket to the Múzeum kinematografie rodiny Schusterovej (Museum of Cinematography of the Schuster Family) in Medzev also covers a visit to the hammer mill.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours must be booked in advance by telephone at +421 918 965 701. The guided commentary is included in the ticket price. |
