Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum kultúry Chorvátov na Slovensku v Bratislave

About the museum

The foundation of today's museum was the Dokumentačné centrum chorvátskej kultúry (Documentation Centre of Croatian Culture), which was established in 1996 within the Slovak National Museum – Historical Museum. The unit focused on the history and culture of the Croatian minority in Slovakia and from the outset aimed at an independent minority museum with nationwide competence, similar to the other minority museums in the SNM network.

The independent Múzeum kultúry Chorvátov na Slovensku (Museum of the Culture of Croats in Slovakia) was established in 2006. A new building opened to the public in the old part of Devínska Nová Ves on Istrijská Street, in the courtyard of a former fruit and vegetable cannery and a joinery workshop. The museum collects, professionally processes and presents documents on the history and culture of the Croats, from their arrival in present-day Slovakia to the present.

The permanent exhibition on the upper floor follows the Croatian settlement from the 16th century, ethnic identity and language, folk architecture and housing, costume, folk art and family customs. The museum also runs the nearby Múzeum starej Devínskej (Museum of Old Devínska), opened in 2015 in the restored building of a former bakery and inn, with an exhibition on life in Devínska Nová Ves in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Dejiny a kultúra Chorvátov na Slovensku (History and Culture of the Croats in Slovakia)
• Costume and textile culture of the Croatian villages near Bratislava
• Folk art and family customs
• Múzeum starej Devínskej with a period room

Permanent exhibitions

• Dejiny a kultúra Chorvátov na Slovensku – The permanent exhibition presents the Croatian settlement, language, folk architecture, costume, folk art and customs of the Croatian minority in Slovakia.
• Dejiny a kultúra Chorvátov v Devínskej Novej Vsi – The exhibition in the Múzeum starej Devínskej traces village life in the 19th and 20th centuries in thematic sections: history, dress, spiritual life, conscripts and crafts.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Slovenské národné múzeum

Admission & discounts

Both standard and reduced admission include all exhibitions. Free admission for supervising teachers, holders of the SNM VIP ticket and of ICOM, ZMS and UNESCO cards, staff of museums and galleries in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, journalists and children from children's homes. Admission can be paid by bank card.

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

Step-free access is provided on the ground floor, where the exhibition of the Múzeum starej Devínskej is also located. The permanent exhibition on the upper floor is not step-free accessible.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum building stands in the old part of Devínska Nová Ves at Istrijská Street no. 68.

Amenities & dining

Admission can be paid by card.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit