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Národopisné múzeum Liptovský Hrádok

Branch of the Liptov Museum in the building of the former salt office, with exhibitions on modrotlač (indigo-printed textiles), bobbin lace, the chamber office and pastoral culture.

Opening hoursAdmission €5

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About the museum

The Národopisné múzeum was established by the District National Committee in Liptovský Hrádok by decision of 15 June 1955 as the Okresné vlastivedné múzeum hornoliptovského ľudu (District Local History Museum of the Upper Liptov People). In 1960 it was renamed Národopisné múzeum Liptova, and its collecting area was extended to the whole of Liptov.

It is housed in the historic building of the former salt office from 1770, in which the officials of the royal salt warehouse worked. Later the prefect of the Likavsko-hrádocké komorské panstvo (Likavka-Hrádok chamber estate) was seated there. Since 2004 the building has provided space for several exhibitions on the culture of Liptov.

Visitors can see the modrotlač exhibition with a reconstruction of the workshop of master Daniel Žiška from Hybe; a gallery of bobbin lace with a lace almost 52 metres long; and an exhibition of the chamber office with furniture, works of art and hunting trophies. In the attic there has been a specialised exhibition on pastoral culture since 2005. The museum is managed by the Liptovské múzeum (Liptov Museum) based in Ružomberok.

Highlights

Modrotlač exhibition with a reconstruction of the workshop
Gallery of bobbin lace with a lace almost 52 m long
Chamber office of the Likavka-Hrádok estate with wall paintings
Exhibition of pastoral culture in the attic
Historic building of the salt office from 1770

Permanent exhibitions

Expozícia modrotlače – Presents the development of the modrotlač craft in Liptov, forms and products of printed linen, and a reconstruction of the workshop of master Daniel Žiška.
Komorský úrad Likavsko-Hrádockého panstva – Exhibition on the first floor with period furniture, works of art, hunting trophies and a restored wall painting.
Expozícia pastierskej kultúry – The attic contains shepherds' hut structures, objects with a sheep-farming theme, shepherds' clothing and a demonstration of the processing of sheep wool.

Founded: 1955
Operated by: Liptovské múzeum (Žilinský samosprávny kraj)

Admission & discounts

Adults	€5
Reduced	€2.50children aged 7 to 15, students aged 16 to 26, pensioners over 60
Children & teens	€2.50free up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free; children aged 7 to 15 pay €2.50 (upon presentation of a health insurance card or passport).
Seniors	€2.50Pensioners over 60 upon presentation of an identity card.
Visitors with disabilities	€2.50companion free · Holders of a ZŤP card; the companion of a holder of a ZŤP-S card enters free.
Students & apprentices	€2.50Students aged 16 to 26 upon presentation of an identity card, an ISIC, ITIC or EURO<26 card.
Groups	€2.50 per personSchool trips of primary and secondary schools and summer camps: €2.50 per person; for a group of 1–15 children one supervisor enters free, for a group of 16–30 children two supervisors.
Families	€12.50Large families: 2 adults and 1 child, further children free (upon presentation of a health insurance card or the children's passports).
Guided tour	€3
Lectures, creative workshops and events	€2
Photography and video camera for private use	€1
Tour outside opening hours (booking at least 3 days in advance)	€60Guided tours for visitors outside opening hours.

The reduced admission of €4 applies to residents of the region (upon presentation of an identity card) and to holders of the Liptov Region Card, Národný Trust and SPHERE cards. Holders of a ZMS card enter free. Separate admission to exhibitions: €2 (reduced €1). Prices apply from 1 January 2026.