Etnološka zbirka
Ethnological collection of the Pokrajinski muzej Koper (Koper Regional Museum) in a Venetian-Gothic house on Gramscijev trg (Gramsci Square), on life in Slovenian Istria, Brkini, Čičarija and the Karst.
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About the museum
The ethnological collection is presented in a Venetian-Gothic house on the outskirts of the old town of Koper, on the former St Peter’s Square (trg sv. Petra), today Gramscijev trg. It is part of the Pokrajinski muzej Koper and deals with the material and spiritual culture of the population of Slovenian Istria, Brkini, Čičarija and the Upper Karst from the 17th century onwards.
The ground floor presents the formation of settlements in the stone cultural landscape, architectural details, a reconstruction of a hearth and Mediterranean cuisine. The food preparation and consumption objects come from different cultures, which points to trade with different lands.
On the upper floor is the permanent exhibition Stkana preteklost (Woven Past), which shows the path from fibres of plant and animal origin to the finished product, a garment. The costume of the village population in the hinterland of the towns and the dress of the citizens of Koper, Izola and Piran are presented. In the outer courtyard, stone-masonry materials are on display, and in a shed there is a blacksmith’s and wheelwright’s workshop.
Highlights
- Venetian-Gothic house on Gramscijev trg
- Reconstruction of a hearth and Mediterranean cuisine
- Permanent exhibition Stkana preteklost (Woven Past) on textile heritage
- Stone-masonry materials and a blacksmith’s and wheelwright’s workshop in the courtyard
Permanent exhibitions
- Etnološka zbirka – Building heritage of the stone cultural landscape, hearth and kitchen, stone-masonry materials, and the blacksmith’s and wheelwright’s workshop in the courtyard.
- Stkana preteklost – Permanent exhibition on the upper floor on the path from fibres to a garment, and on the costume of rural and urban populations.
- Operated by
- Pokrajinski muzej Koper
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2.50children aged 7 to 14, school students, students and pensioners (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 14 have a 50% discount; children up to 7 years enter free. |
| Seniors | €2.50 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePersons with disabilities enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50School students and students. |
| Groups | –Guided tour for a group €50; opening outside the timetable: €40 surcharge. |
| Families | €14The family ticket is valid for parents and children, up to four people in total. |
| Combined ticket (valid for 2 days; Palača Belgramoni Tacco, Etnološka zbirka and Muzejska galerija) | €9 |
| Annual ticket | €10With the Koper Card voucher €1. |
Free admission: Free admission on 8 February, 15 May, 18 May, the third Saturday in June, 3 December and every first Sunday of the month.
Holders of the Muzeji brez meja (Museums without Borders) card pay €1. Members of the SMD and ICOM and the unemployed also enter free.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Pokrajinski muzej Koper is a dog-friendly museum. |
