Múzeum mincí a medailí v Kremnici

About the museum

The museum in Kremnica is among the oldest museum institutions in Slovakia. The town kept valuable objects such as the so-called klenoty (treasures); the oldest written mention of them dates from 1724, and even then a large part of them consisted of coins and medals, reflecting the rich tradition of Kremnica minting. The museum was officially founded in 1890 by the archivist and historian Pavol Križko; in 1955 the museum separated from the archive.

In 1976 the museum was transformed into the specialised nationwide Museum of Coins and Medals. In 1983 the tradition of Kremnica medallists' symposia began there. Since 1 April 1994 it has been part of the National Bank of Slovakia. For the exhibition Líce a rub peňazí it received the Museum of the Year award in 2003.

The museum manages several visitor sites: the exhibition Líce a rub peňazí in a Gothic burgher house on the main square; the Town Castle complex from the 14th and 15th centuries, with double fortifications, the Church of St Catherine and the Gothic charnel house (karner) of St Andrew; and the Burgher House with long-term exhibitions. The castle took its present form after the neo-Gothic restoration of 1883–1886.

Highlights

• Exhibition Líce a rub peňazí on the history of money and medal-making in Slovakia
• Town Castle from the 14th–15th centuries, national cultural monument since 1970
• Viewing tower of St Catherine's Church with 127 spiral steps
• Gothic charnel house of St Andrew with wall paintings
• Collection of 138 painted shooting targets in the Burgher House

Permanent exhibitions

• Líce a rub peňazí – History of money and medal-making in Slovakia, the history of the town of Kremnica, and of Kremnica mining, metallurgy and the mint.
• Mestský hrad – Complex of buildings from the 14th–15th centuries with St Catherine's Church, the charnel house of St Andrew, the town hall, bastions and the viewing tower.
• Strela jasná okovaná! – Long-term exhibition on the Kremnica burgher shooting society and the 138 painted targets from 1837 to 1896.

Founded

1890

Operated by

Národná banka Slovenska

Admission & discounts

The uniform admission applies to all exhibitions of the museum; the price list is valid from 2 January 2026. Admission is free for children under 6, persons with ZŤP and their companion, the accompanying teacher of a school group, holders of museum and gallery cards (ZMS, ICOM, ICOMOS, Rada galérií Slovenska, AMaGČR), employees of the NBS (National Bank of Slovakia) and pupils of Kremnica schools.

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

Not all exhibitions of the Town Castle are accessible, because of the outdoor repair of the church façade, and not the whole site is open to the public during the construction work. Visitors with limited mobility cannot enter through the north gate of the castle. There is an automated external defibrillator in the building.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum offers educational programmes for schools and the educational centre 5peňazí (Štefánikovo námestie 11/21).

Getting there & parking

The exhibition Líce a rub peňazí is on the main square; the Town Castle is above it, on Zámocké námestie (Castle Square).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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