Biographical & Literary Museums in Slovenia
Birthplaces and homes of famous people, literature and music museums.
Gorenjska (11)
Osrednjeslovenska (11)
Grad Bogenšperk
Plečnikova hiša
Galerija Miha Maleš
Jurčičeva domačija
Levstikov dom – spominska soba Frana Levstika in Josipa Stritarja
Menačenkova domačija
Rojstna hiša Jakoba Aljaža
Rojstna hiša Rudolfa Maistra
Vila Zlatica
Spominska hiša Ivana Cankarja
Trubarjeva domačija
Goriška (10)
Pomurska (6)
Jugovzhodna Slovenija (4)
Obalno-kraška (4)
Savinjska (4)
Koroška (3)
Podravska (2)
Posavska (2)
Biographical & Literary Museums in Slovenia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 57 biographical and literary museums in Slovenia, spread across 10 statistical regions and 53 towns and cities. Most of them are in Gorenjska (11), Osrednjeslovenska (11), and Goriška (10).
At the city level, Ajdovščina (2), Kamnik (2), and Ljubljana (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several biographical and literary 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 €4 and €5.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 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.
Top 10 biographical and literary museums in Slovenia
The best-known biographical and literary museums in Slovenia
Grad BogenšperkCastles & Palaces · Bogenšperk
Plečnikova hišaPeople · Ljubljana
Aškerčeva domačijaPeople · Senožete- Galerija Miha MalešArt · Kamnik
Ipavčeva hišaPeople · Šentjur
Jurčičeva domačijaPeople · Muljava
Kurnikova hišaOpen-air · Tržič- Anin dvorRegional · Rogaška Slatina
Čopova rojstna hišaPeople · Žirovnica
Domačija Cirila KosmačaPeople · Slap ob Idrijci
Biographical and literary museums in Slovenia with free admission
Biographical and literary museums in Slovenia with programs for families
- Grad BogenšperkCastles & Palaces · Bogenšperk
- Plečnikova hišaPeople · Ljubljana
- Jurčičeva domačijaPeople · Muljava
Dvorec VisokoPeople · Visoko pri Poljanah
Galerija KambičArt · Metlika- Jakčev domArt · Novo mesto
Kosovelova domačijaPeople · Tomaj
Menačenkova domačijaRegional · Domžale
Mestni muzej KrškoRegional · Krško- Muzej slovenskih filmskih igralcevPeople · Divača
Wheelchair-accessible biographical and literary museums in Slovenia
By statistical region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many biographical and literary museums are there in Slovenia?
Our directory currently lists 57 biographical and literary museums in Slovenia across 53 towns and cities.
What are the best-known biographical and literary museums in Slovenia?
Some of the best known are Grad Bogenšperk, Plečnikova hiša, Aškerčeva domačija, Galerija Miha Maleš, and Ipavčeva hiša.
Which biographical and literary museums in Slovenia offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Menačenkova domačija, Miheličeva galerija, and Spominska soba generala Rudolfa Maistra.
Which biographical and literary museums in Slovenia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Grad Bogenšperk, Ipavčeva hiša, and Čopova rojstna hiša.
Which biographical and literary museums in Slovenia are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Aškerčeva domačija, Pilonova galerija, and Rojstna hiša Rudolfa Maistra. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit biographical and literary 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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