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The oldest town hall in Bratislava, dating from the 15th century, has been the seat of the Bratislava City Museum since 1868 and offers an exhibition on the history of the town and a view from its tower.
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About the museum
The oldest core of today's Old Town Hall is the house with the tower of the judge Jakub, who died in 1374. In the first third of the 15th century the building became the official town hall, and in 1422 the town bought the neighbouring Pawer house, above whose passage the council chamber was created. In the 16th century the town hall was remodelled in the Renaissance style, and an arcaded corridor was added to the courtyard.
The tower received its Baroque form in 1733, and in 1911–1912 a new wing was added to the town hall. In the 1960s a monument restoration uncovered the original façades, and a further reconstruction took place in 2008–2011. The building has been the seat of the Bratislava City Museum since 1868.
Visitors find an exhibition on the history of the town, an exhibition hall that is open only during temporary exhibitions, and the tower, which offers a view over the historic centre. A joint ticket also covers the nearby Apponyi Palace.
Highlights
- Exhibition on the history of the town in Bratislava's oldest town hall
- The tower of the Old Town Hall with a view over the town
- Gothic core of the building with a Renaissance courtyard and arcades
- Joint ticket with Apponyi Palace and its wine-growing exhibition
Permanent exhibition
- Expozícia dejín mesta – The permanent exhibition of the Bratislava City Museum on the history of the town, in the historic town hall building.
- Founded
- 1868
- Operated by
- Múzeum mesta Bratislavy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4children aged 6 to 15, students, seniors |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeHolders of ZŤP and ZŤP/S cards enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups | €2 per personSchool groups, price per person. |
| Families | €10Family ticket 1 + 2 costs €10; family ticket 2 + 3 costs €18. |
| Family ticket 2 + 3 | €18Also valid for Apponyi Palace. |
| Tower of the Old Town Hall | €4School groups pay €2 per person; a MultiSport Card is also valid. |
| Exhibition hall of the Old Town Hall (during exhibitions only) | €3Reduced admission €2. |
The basic admission applies jointly to the Old Town Hall and Apponyi Palace (the exhibition on the history of the town, the wine-growing exhibition and temporary exhibitions). Free admission for children under 6, holders of ZŤP and ZŤP/S cards, teachers supervising pupils (1 person per 10 pupils), holders of ICOM cards, members of the Slovak Association of Museums and the Association of Museums and Galleries of the Czech Republic, and holders of the Bratislava Card. Tower: free entry also with a MultiSport Card.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €10 · Family ticket 1 + 2 costs €10; family ticket 2 + 3 costs €18. |
The museum offers family tickets.
Getting there & parking
The building stands on Primaciálne námestie (Primate's Square) in the historic centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The KÚT Museum Shop is in the courtyard of the Old Town Hall.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum entrance is from the courtyard of the Old Town Hall. |
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