Ekomuzej hmeljarstva in pivovarstva Slovenije

About the museum

The Ekomuzej hmeljarstva in pivovarstva Slovenije (Slovenian Ecomuseum of Hop Growing and Brewing) opened its doors in November 2009. An important tourist asset for the Lower Savinja Valley, it draws on the tradition of hop growing and brewing that has been alive in these parts since 1876. The name ekomuzej (ecomuseum) comes from the connection with the environment and with people.

The central museum, in a former hop-drying house, is arranged over four floors. Visitors learn about food, clothing, customs, hop products and the tools for growing and processing hops. The collection was created with the help of families who live with hops, and with their documentation, photographs and memories. The offer is complemented by admission and information points in the municipalities of Braslovče, Polzela, Prebold, Tabor, Vransko and Žalec.

Visits are individual or guided; in the museum shop a souvenir can be bought, and after the visit the house beer Kukec can be tasted in the tasting room. A special experience is the VR film “Virtualno doživetje zelenega zlata” (Virtual Experience of Green Gold), shown in 360-degree 3D technology, and the interactive experience “Zvari svoje pivo” (Brew Your Own Beer) is also available. As part of the tourist walking trail Od hmelja do piva (From Hops to Beer), the museum received the Good Travel Seal Platinum sustainability certificate.

Highlights

• Former hop-drying house, exhibition over four floors
• VR film “Virtualno doživetje zelenega zlata” (Virtual Experience of Green Gold)
• Interactive experience “Zvari svoje pivo” (Brew Your Own Beer)
• Tasting room with the house beer Kukec
• Good Travel Seal Platinum sustainability certificate

Permanent exhibition

• Ekomuzej hmeljarstva in pivovarstva Slovenije – Exhibition over four floors of the former hop-drying house on food, clothing, customs, and hop-growing tools and products.

Founded

2009

Operated by

Zavod za kulturo, šport in turizem Žalec

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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

The car park, toilets and entrance are accessible to wheelchair users (according to the tourist portal Visit Žalec).

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

A cycle path from Celje to Žalec can also be used; bicycles are available from the KolesCE (Nomago) system and from the providers Grof and PrekAlp.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop and tasting room with the house beer Kukec.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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