Tatranská galéria
Regional gallery of the Prešov Region, housed in the former steam power station in Poprad, presenting works from its collections in a permanent exhibition.
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About the museum
The first paintings for the future gallery were bought in 1951 by the Krajský národný výbor (Regional National Committee) in Košice. The first exhibition under the name Tatranská galéria took place in July 1959 in Vila Alica in Starý Smokovec, and the gallery was officially established in May 1960 by a resolution of the municipal national committee in Starý Smokovec. In 1966 it moved to Poprad, and since 2002 its founder has been the Prešov Self-Governing Region.
In 1992 the gallery obtained from the town of Poprad, on long-term lease, the dilapidated building of the former steam power station; it opened its first exhibition there in May 1993. The building with its chimney was declared a cultural monument in 2003. After a reconstruction financed mainly by the Prešov Self-Governing Region, the gallery moved into the repaired building in 2009.
The gallery's collections have been systematically supplemented since the 1950s; they contain works by the founders of Slovak modern art, drawings and graphic prints, and regional and East Slovak art.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Odkryté hodnoty (Uncovered Values) in the former steam power station
- Collections with works by the founders of Slovak modern art
- Industrial monument – Elektráreň parná with its chimney
- Virtual tour of the exhibition and a mobile app with an audio guide
Permanent exhibition
- Odkryté hodnoty – The permanent exhibition in the former steam power station presents works from the Tatranská galéria's collections; a virtual tour and a mobile app are available.
- Founded
- 1960
- Operated by
- Prešovský samosprávny kraj
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3seniors and students |
| Children & teens | €2Children and pupils. |
| Seniors | €3 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2Persons with ZŤP with a companion pay €2 together. |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups (6+ people) | €2 per personGroup admission for pupils from 6 people: €2 per person. |
| Families | €10Family ticket. |
| Creative workshops | €3 |
| Sunday workshops | €4 |
Free admission for holders of the gold or diamond Jánsky plaque, the Kňazovický medal and war veterans.
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
There is a sign marking the step-free entrance; the gallery does not give further details.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | €10 · Family ticket. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The gallery offers a family ticket, creative workshops and Sunday workshops.
Getting there & parking
The exhibition space Elektráreň TG is on Hviezdoslavova Street in Poprad.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The gallery gives a separate contact for hiring premises (+421 905 843 802).
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A virtual tour and a mobile app with a tour are available for the permanent exhibition. |
