Galerija Kambič
Gallery in the birthplace of the academician Vinko Kambič, housing his donation of paintings, sculptures and cultural-historical objects.
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About the museum
The Galerija Kambič (Kambič Gallery) operates in the birthplace of the academician Vinko Kambič, born in 1920 in Metlika. Kambič was an ear, nose and throat doctor, and in his free time a great connoisseur and collector of works by Slovenian painters and of cultural-historical objects. Together with the prima donna Vilma Bukovec he donated his collection to the Belokranjski muzej (Bela Krajina Museum).
The donation comprises 230 objects, among them 83 works of art by 23 authors. The collection includes paintings and sculptures from the Baroque to contemporary artists, a rich collection of reverse glass paintings, carved objects, furniture, clocks, tableware, icons and church furnishings. The collection received the Valvasor Award for 2021.
The Belokranjski muzej took over the management of the gallery in 2001. Besides the permanent exhibition Ljubiteljev zaklad (Amateur’s Treasure), it also hosts temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Ljubiteljev zaklad (Amateur’s Treasure): the collection of Vinko Kambič and Vilma Bukovec Kambič
- Eighteen works by the painter and printmaker Zoran Mušič
- Paintings by the Impressionists Rihard Jakopič and Matija Jama
- Collection of reverse glass paintings, clocks, tableware and icons
- Gallery in the birthplace of the donor
Permanent exhibition
- Ljubiteljev zaklad – The permanent exhibition presents the donation of Vinko Kambič and Vilma Bukovec Kambič: paintings, sculptures and cultural-historical objects, including reverse glass paintings, furniture, clocks and icons.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Belokranjski muzej Metlika (javni zavod)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3pensioners |
| Children & teens | freeYoung people enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePersons with disabilities enter free. |
| Groups | €3 per personGroups of more than ten people: adults €3 without a guided tour and €4 with a guided tour; pensioners €2 without and €3 with a guided tour. |
| Families | €8Family ticket. |
| Combined ticket for Metliški grad (Metlika Castle) and Galerija Kambič | €8Pensioners €6. |
Free admission: Free admission for individual visitors on 8 February (Slovenian Culture Day, Prešeren Day), 18 May (International Museum Day), 27 September (World Tourism Day) and 3 December (Day of Slovenian Culture).
Free admission for members of the Belokranjsko muzejsko društvo (Bela Krajina Museum Society), members of the Slovenian Museum Society, holders of ICOM, ICOMOS and PRESS cards, pre-school children, persons with disabilities and the unemployed with a certificate. Viewing the temporary exhibitions is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €8 · Family ticket. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Young people enter free; worksheets and workbooks are available.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour for groups must be booked in advance. Educational programmes: a guided tour with worksheets is free, a guided tour with workbooks or a creative workshop costs €5. |
