Múzeum tatranskej kinematografie a fotografie
Private museum in the log-built Vila Alica in Starý Smokovec, documenting the transformation of the Tatras through the lens of still and movie cameras since 1870, and the development of photographic technology.
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About the museum
The Múzeum tatranskej kinematografie a fotografie is housed in the reconstructed log-built Vila Alica in the centre of the settlement of Starý Smokovec in the High Tatras. Since June 2015 it has been the home of a new private Slovak museum, which introduces visitors to the past of the Tatras, when the still camera and the movie camera were not yet part of every tourist's equipment.
The year-round permanent exhibition captures the life, atmosphere and transformations of the Tatras as recorded by photographers and filmmakers since 1870, and also offers a view of the development of photographic technology from the late 19th century. A separate section is devoted to the works of personalities of Tatra cinematography and photography, such as Karol Divald Sr., Juraj Weincziller, Milan Legutky and Viliam Malík.
The permanent exhibition is complemented by photo exhibitions on current and commemorative themes, for example on the Tatra tramway, on Jiří Wolkr, on Starý Smokovec or on women who photographed the Tatras. For schools and groups the museum prepares tours with a practical demonstration of historic equipment and screenings of short documentary films.
Highlights
- Changes in the Tatras in period photographs and films from 1870
- Development of photographic technology from the late 19th century
- Personalities of Tatra cinematography and photography (Divald, Weincziller, Legutky, Malík)
- Log-built Vila Alica in the centre of Starý Smokovec
- Opportunity to try historic cameras and 3D photography
Permanent exhibition
- Premeny Tatier – celoročná expozícia – Life, atmosphere and transformations of the Tatras captured by still and movie cameras since 1870, the development of photographic technology, and a section devoted to personalities of Tatra photography and cinematography.
- Founded
- 2015
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3.50pupils, students, pensioners and persons with ZŤP |
| Children & teens | €3.50free up to age 5 · Pupils €3.50; children up to 6 years enter free. |
| Seniors | €3.50Pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3.50Persons with ZŤP. |
| Students & apprentices | €3.50 |
| Groups | €3 per personSchool programmes: €3 per pupil, the teacher enters free. Larger groups may receive a group discount if they book in advance. |
| Families | €12Two adults and two children. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €12 · Two adults and two children. |
- Family tours & workshops
Family admission applies; children up to 6 years enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Starý Smokovec
Best by the electric train (električka) to the Starý Smokovec stop; Vila Alica stands by the building of the municipal office (MsÚ) below the Grandhotel Starý Smokovec.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups (schools, seniors, camps) should book the date in advance, at least a week ahead; group capacity is limited for space reasons. The programme may include a talk, trying out historic photo cameras, viewing 3D photographs and a film screening. |
