Múzeum školstva a pedagogiky

About the museum

The Múzeum školstva a pedagogiky was founded in 1970 as a nationwide specialised institution for the history of education and pedagogy in Slovakia. Its founding body is the Ministry of Education, and organisationally it belongs under the Centrum vedecko-technických informácií SR. It collects, professionally records and protects material monuments of school cultural heritage from the territory of present-day Slovakia, from the earliest times to the present.

For many years the museum kept its collections mainly in storage. It opened to the public in a new seat in the former municipal folk school in Devínska Nová Ves. The permanent exhibition Dejinami školstva (Through the History of Education) was opened on 24 April 2024 and shows how the organisation and content of education in this territory changed from the Middle Ages up to the changes of the 80s of the 20th century.

The exhibition presents authentic collection objects from school depositories against the background of the social, political and economic conditions of individual periods. A separate section is devoted to a gallery of personalities of education – teachers, scientists and political officials. The museum also prepares educational programmes for school groups, guided tours and accompanying events for the public.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Dejinami školstva from the Middle Ages to the 80s of the 20th century
• Authentic school heritage objects from the museum's collections
• Gallery of personalities of education
• Educational programmes and guided tours for school groups

Permanent exhibition

• Dejinami školstva – The permanent exhibition shows the development of education on the territory of present-day Slovakia from the Middle Ages to the changes of the 80s of the 20th century, using authentic school heritage objects and a gallery of personalities of education.

Founded

1970

Operated by

Centrum vedecko-technických informácií SR (zriaďovateľ: ministerstvo školstva)

Admission & discounts

For technical reasons, admission to the museum is free until further notice. The ticket for the permanent exhibition also applies to temporary exhibitions. Free admission is also granted to holders of ZMS and ICOM cards.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

The museum building is not step-free; the museum asks parents with prams and visitors with limited mobility to note this.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly: not available

The museum offers educational programmes for school groups and family tickets for two adults and two children under 15.

Getting there & parking

Bicycles can be parked at the bicycle stands in Na Grbe park, right next to the museum.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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