Múzeum slovenskej dediny

About the museum

The Museum of the Slovak Village is the largest ethnographic open-air exhibition in Slovakia. The Slovak National Museum in Martin has been building it since the 1960s at the Jahodnícke háje site in the south-eastern part of the town.

The exhibition presents the traditional folk architecture, housing and way of life of the inhabitants of north-western Slovakia in the second half of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. The original intention was to present the traditional building culture of all of Slovakia, with its regional characteristics. So far the regional units of Orava, Liptov and Kysuce – Podjavorníky have been completed; the Turiec region is not yet finished in terms of buildings.

The site today consists of 145 residential, farm, technical, social and sacred buildings; some of them are furnished and open to visitors. They include farmsteads with residential and farm buildings, and separate technical, social and sacred buildings. Since November 2004 the civic association Jahodnícke háje has been active at the museum; it supports the development of the open-air museum and organises cultural events.

Highlights

• The largest open-air museum in Slovakia, with 145 buildings
• The regional units of Orava, Liptov and Kysuce – Podjavorníky
• Farmsteads with furnished interiors
• Technical, social and sacred buildings
• Programme events and educational programmes

Permanent exhibition

• Expozícia ľudovej architektúry a bývania – An ethnographic open-air exhibition with 145 buildings from Orava, Liptov and Kysuce – Podjavorníky, some of which are furnished and open to visitors.

Founded

1968

Operated by

Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeá v Martine

Admission & discounts

The price list applies from 1 April 2024. Free admission for children under 3, one member of the supervising teaching staff per group of 10 children, holders of ZMS, AMG CZ and ICOM cards, journalists, and other groups according to the price list. Admission can be paid by card or in cash.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• 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 exterior of the grounds is accessible for people with reduced mobility; individual buildings are not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers family tickets, educational programmes and programme events. In summer, holiday camps for suburban children's groups are held on the grounds.

Getting there & parking

By car along Kollárova street, turning right into Stavbárska street and on to the large car park in front of the museum.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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