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Open-Air Museums in Slovenia

Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.

42Museums
11Statistical regions
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Goriška (9)

Osrednjeslovenska (6)

Savinjska (6)

Gorenjska (5)

Jugovzhodna Slovenija (5)

Pomurska (5)

Obalno-kraška (2)

Koroška (1)

Podravska (1)

Posavska (1)

Primorsko-notranjska (1)

Open-Air Museums in Slovenia: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 42 open-air museums in Slovenia, spread across 11 statistical regions and 41 towns and cities. Most of them are in Goriška (9), Osrednjeslovenska (6), and Savinjska (6).

At the city level, Bovec (2), Bizeljsko (1), and Bojanji Vrh (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.

3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3.50 and €7.

1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Cities with the most museums

  • Bovec2
  • Bizeljsko1
  • Bojanji Vrh1
  • Breginj1
  • Črna na Koroškem1
  • Dolenjske Toplice1
  • Domanjševci1
  • Doslovče1

Good to know

Founded 1971Finžgarjeva rojstna hiša has the longest history
3museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

Frequently asked questions

How many open-air museums are there in Slovenia?

Our directory currently lists 42 open-air museums in Slovenia across 41 towns and cities.

What are the best-known open-air museums in Slovenia?

Some of the best known are Liznjekova domačija, Muzej na prostem Rogatec, Aškerčeva domačija, Eko muzej Oplenova domačija, and Juneževa domačija.

Which open-air museums in Slovenia offer free admission?

3 museums are free to visit – for example Muzej na prostem Čelo, Muzej na prostem Ravelnik, and Rudarski muzej Črna.

Which open-air museums in Slovenia are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Etnografska hiša Domanjševci, Dežela kozolcev, and Muzej solinarstva v Sečoveljskih solinah.

Which open-air museums in Slovenia are wheelchair accessible?

1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Aškerčeva domačija. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Slovenia?

A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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