Slovenské banské múzeum – Kammerhof

About the museum

Kammerhof is one of the most valuable historic monuments in the historic centre of Banská Štiavnica and was built up gradually from the 12th century. In the 16th century it became the seat of the Main Chamber-Count Office (Hlavný komorskogrófsky úrad), which administered mining in the richest ore region, in today's central Slovak mining area.

Today the building is the main seat of the Slovenské banské múzeum. The exhibition Baníctvo na Slovensku (Mining in Slovakia) is the largest in the town and does not deal only with mining technology. It shows the whole process, from the discovery of a deposit and geological survey, through work tools, mining maps, lamps and means of transport, to draining the underground with pumping equipment and different types of power: horse, water, compressed air and electricity. The narrative spans from the oldest archaeological finds to the 20th century.

The museum recommends visiting this exhibition before touring the underground in the Glanzenberg adit or in the Banské múzeum v prírode (open-air mining museum). The building also houses the museum's information centre with a shop selling souvenirs, minerals and specialist publications.

Highlights

• The largest exhibition in town on mining, from archaeological finds to the 20th century
• Historic building of the former seat of the Chamber-Count Office
• Mining maps, lamps, work tools and pumping equipment
• Museum information centre with a shop selling minerals and publications

Permanent exhibition

• Baníctvo na Slovensku – Extensive exhibition on the history of mining in Slovakia, from the oldest archaeological finds to the 20th century.

Operated by

Slovenské banské múzeum

Admission & discounts

Price list valid from 1 October 2026. Reduced admission applies to children over 6, seniors over 62, holders of a ZŤP card, ISIC, ITIC and Euro 26. Free admission for members of ICOM and ZMS, children up to 6 years, holders of a journalist's card, and the companion of a person with a ZŤP card; kindergarten children in a group with teacher supervision pay €1.

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

Tickets for holders of a ZŤP card are sold only at the ticket office.

Kids & families

The museum offers the Škola v múzeu programmes, including in the Kammerhof workshop.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The building houses the museum's information centre with a shop selling souvenirs, minerals and publications.

Events & venue rental

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