EPICenter – Interpretacijski center EPIC
Cross-border interpretation centre beside the railway station in Nova Gorica, with the permanent exhibition Mesto na meji (City on the Border) on the history of the Goriška region in the 20th century.
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About the museum
The EPIC project is the flagship project of the European Capital of Culture 2025 Nova Gorica – Gorizia. It is a cross-border participatory space dedicated to the interpretation, study, exchange of views and understanding of the history of the 20th century, which encourages dialogue on identity, borders and the shared heritage of the area.
The centre is in the former unloading hall of the Slovenian Railways, directly beside the Nova Gorica railway station, where the paths of people and goods once crossed. In the northern part of the building is the permanent exhibition Mesto na meji (City on the Border), on the mezzanine above it a gallery for temporary exhibitions, and in the southern part a multi-purpose hall and a café.
The exhibition Mesto na meji was prepared by the curator Dr Kaja Širok. It goes beyond established national frameworks and presents the history of the Goriška region through the personal and collective stories of its inhabitants, chronologically through the 20th century. In eight rooms, among them Na pragu mesta (On the Threshold of the City), Multikulturno mesto (The Multicultural City), Krvavo mesto (The Bloody City), Okupirano mesto (The Occupied City) and Brezmejno mesto (The Borderless City), objects and video testimonies intertwine, complemented by guided tours and an educational programme.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Mesto na meji (City on the Border) in eight rooms
- Oral history and video testimonies of the inhabitants of the Goriška region
- Gallery EPIC for temporary exhibitions
- EPIC café and multi-purpose hall
- Directly beside the Nova Gorica railway station
Permanent exhibition
- Mesto na meji – The exhibition presents the history of the Goriška region in the 20th century through the personal memories, objects and video testimonies of its inhabitants, arranged in eight rooms.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4pupils, school students, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €4Pupils, school students and students; pre-school children enter free. |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for persons with disabilities and their companions. |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personGroup visits (at least 10 people): adults €5 per person. |
| Families | €14Family ticket for up to 5 people of the same family, for a single visit. |
| Group guided tour in Slovenian or Italian (adults) | €9At least 10 people, by arrangement; pupils, school students, students and pensioners €7; thematic guided tour +€2 per person. |
| Group guided tour in English (adults) | €11At least 10 people, by arrangement; pupils, school students, students and pensioners €9. |
| Annual ticket (adults) | €30Pupils, school students, students and pensioners €22. |
Free admission: In 2026 every first Sunday of the month, and on 8 February, 9 May, 20 June and 3 December.
Admission to the temporary exhibitions in the Galerija EPIC is free. VAT is not charged.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Access is also provided for persons with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | €14 · Family ticket for up to 5 people of the same family, for a single visit. |
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A family ticket is available.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Železniška postaja Nova Gorica
The centre is directly beside the Nova Gorica railway station (connections to Sežana and Jesenice); the main bus station of Nova Gorica is just under 1.5 kilometres away.
By car
Parking available
A car park for visitors is arranged in front of the centre.
In the immediate vicinity are the Slovenian–Italian border and Trg Evrope (Europe Square).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café EPIC with a unique ambience.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Hire of the multi-purpose EPIC Hall (almost 200 seats) and the EPIC Gallery.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour of the permanent exhibition must be booked in advance; guided tours are available in Slovenian, Italian and English, and there is an educational programme for schools. |
