Dežela kozolcev

About the museum

Dežela kozolcev is an innovative project of the Municipality of Šentrupert, which links the heritage of the hayracks with modern forms of tourism and the economy. The municipality, local associations and companies, educational and scientific institutions and many individuals are involved in the project; the ambition is that over time it will grow into an ecomuseum model.

Dežela kozolcev is the first open-air museum of hayracks. It contains 19 relocated drying structures restored according to conservation principles, mainly from the Mirna valley and one from the area around Ivančna Gorica. The aim of the display is to show the development of the hayrack in time, space and social meaning, from simple drying racks to double hayracks (toplarji). Six development types are represented, three single and three double.

The museum covers 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds with one kilometre of walking trails. The oldest is Lukat's toplar, dated 1795, among the oldest preserved double hayracks in our country and in the world. The Dežela kozolcev institute is a public institute, registered in 2015; its founder is the Municipality of Šentrupert.

Highlights

• First open-air museum of hayracks
• 19 relocated drying structures, six development types
• Lukat's toplar from 1795
• 2.5 ha of landscaped grounds and 1 km of walking trails
• Učilnica pod kozolcem (Classroom under the Hayrack) for kindergartens and schools

Permanent exhibition

• Muzej kozolcev – The open-air museum presents 19 relocated hayracks and the development of the hayrack from simple drying racks to double toplars, including the oldest, Lukat's toplar from 1795.

Operated by

Zavod Dežela kozolcev (Občina Šentrupert)

Admission & discounts

VAT is not charged under the first paragraph of Article 94 of the ZDDV-1 (Slovenian VAT Act).

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

Persons with disabilities in wheelchairs and their companion enter free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Workshops for schools and kindergartens are available, including a search for a hidden treasure among the hayracks, learning about farm work and games, and making folk instruments. The area has original wooden children's play equipment. A family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

It is possible to hire the space for social, cultural and business gatherings, and for weddings among the hayracks.

Plan your visit