Slovenské olympijské a športové múzeum

About the museum

The museum was founded on 24 October 1985 by the founding document of the Central Committee of the Czechoslovak Physical Education Union as a purpose-built institution without legal personality, under the name Múzeum telesnej kultúry v SR (Museum of Physical Culture in the Slovak Republic). The first collection objects were registered in 1987. Initially it had to work in unsuitable basement premises of the Dom športu, and later in rented office space.

Since 1 January 2015 the museum has been an organisational unit of the Slovenský olympijský a športový výbor (Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee, SOŠV). It systematically acquires collection objects, professionally processes and protects them, and makes them accessible through permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, publications and cultural and educational activities focused on the Olympic movement and the history of sport in Slovakia. A popular part of the museum is its library and photo archive.

Today it is housed on the ground floor of the Dom športu. The public can visit the museum at weekends and on Mondays; on working days it receives registered groups. It offers interactive guided tours with expert commentary, lessons for schools, and the rental of its space, which is also used for press conferences and seminars. The SOŠV also operates the Expozícia dejín lyžovania na Slovensku (Exhibition on the History of Skiing in Slovakia) in Kremnica.

Highlights

• Exhibition on the Olympic movement and the history of sport in Slovakia
• Collection of tennis rackets
• Interactive guided tours with expert commentary
• Quizzes Dobrodružstvo v múzeu (Adventure in the Museum) for children
• Library and photo archive

Permanent exhibition

• Stála expozícia Slovenského olympijského a športového múzea – The exhibition on the ground floor of the Dom športu is devoted to the Olympic movement and the history of sport in Slovakia.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Slovenský olympijský a športový výbor

Admission & discounts

Free admission is also granted to children's homes, holders of ICOM, ZMS, KŠR and AIPS cards, members of the Olympic Club and honorary members of the SOŠV.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

For children there are the quizzes Dobrodružstvo v múzeu (Adventure in the Museum), which are solved directly among the exhibits. A family discount is available on admission.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the ground floor of the Dom športu building on Olympijské námestie.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 80 guests.

The space can be used for press conferences, workshops, seminars and talks; its capacity is about 80 persons, of whom 60 can be seated.

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