Special-Interest Museums in Slovenia
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Gorenjska (8)
Osrednjeslovenska (8)
Pomurska (6)
Obalno-kraška (5)
Goriška (4)
Jugovzhodna Slovenija (2)
Podravska (2)
Savinjska (2)
Posavska (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Slovenia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 38 special-interest museums in Slovenia, spread across 9 statistical regions and 27 towns and cities. Most of them are in Gorenjska (8), Osrednjeslovenska (8), and Pomurska (6).
At the city level, Ljubljana (6), Piran (3), and Radovljica (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4.50 and €9.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 16 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 have 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 special-interest museums in Slovenia
The best-known special-interest museums in Slovenia
Slovenski planinski muzejSpecial · Mojstrana
Kobilarna LipicaRegional · Lipica
Slovenski šolski muzejHistory · Ljubljana
Slovenski gledališki muzejSpecial · Ljubljana
Čebelarski muzej RadovljicaSpecial · Radovljica
Lončarska vas – Muzej na prostem FilovciOpen-air · Filovci
Akvarij PiranNature · Piran- Alpski smučarski muzej ElanTechnology · Begunje na Gorenjskem
- Čarobni svet školjkNature · Piran
- Čebelarski muzej KrapjeSpecial · Krapje
Special-interest museums in Slovenia with programs for families
- Slovenski planinski muzejSpecial · Mojstrana
- Kobilarna LipicaRegional · Lipica
- Slovenski šolski muzejHistory · Ljubljana
- Slovenski gledališki muzejSpecial · Ljubljana
- Čebelarski muzej RadovljicaSpecial · Radovljica
- Lončarska vas – Muzej na prostem FilovciOpen-air · Filovci
- Alpski smučarski muzej ElanTechnology · Begunje na Gorenjskem
- Čarobni svet školjkNature · Piran
- Lekarniški in alkimistični muzej RadovljicaSpecial · Radovljica
- Lutkovni muzej MariborSpecial · Maribor
By statistical region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Slovenia?
Our directory currently lists 38 special-interest museums in Slovenia across 27 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Slovenia?
Some of the best known are Slovenski planinski muzej, Kobilarna Lipica, Slovenski šolski muzej, Slovenski gledališki muzej, and Čebelarski muzej Radovljica.
Which special-interest museums in Slovenia offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Slovenski gledališki muzej and Muzej slovenske policije.
Which special-interest museums in Slovenia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Slovenski planinski muzej, Kobilarna Lipica, and Slovenski šolski muzej.
Which special-interest museums in Slovenia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Kobilarna Lipica. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Slovenia?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €16. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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