Muzej krščanstva na Slovenskem
National museum in the Cistercian abbey of Stična, presenting 1700 years of Christianity in Slovenia and life behind monastery walls.
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About the museum
The first museum exhibition was on view in 1983 in two rooms of the Old Prelature in Stična, prepared under the direction of Abbot Anton Nadrah. In 2006 the museum received the status of a national museum and its present name.
The museum occupies rooms in the Cistercian Abbey of Stična, namely the Renaissance Old Prelature and part of the Baroque building by the stream. The monastery, the only still-active Cistercian monastery in Slovenia, dates back to 1132; in its library the Stična Manuscript of 1428 was created, one of the earliest written monuments in Slovene.
The permanent exhibitions developed gradually: the extensive exhibition The History of Christianity in Slovenia has been on view since 2002, Life behind Monastery Walls since 2006, and The Mysterious World of Medieval Scribes since 2020. The museum also prepares educational programmes, workshops and temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Exhibition The History of Christianity in Slovenia on 1700 years of Christianity
- Life behind monastery walls in the oldest still-active monastery in Slovenia
- The Mysterious World of Medieval Scribes
- Guided tour of the Stična monastery is included in the admission
- Gothic cloister and the Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows
Permanent exhibitions
- Zgodovina krščanstva na Slovenskem – The exhibition leads through 1700 years of Christianity in Slovenia.
- Življenje za samostanskimi zidovi – The exhibition presents life in the oldest still-active monastery in Slovenia.
- Skrivnostni svet srednjeveških pisarjev – The exhibition shows the forgotten knowledge of medieval master scribes.
- Founded
- 1991
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €5pupils, school students and students (individuals); pensioners €6 |
| Children & teens | –Pre-school children enter free. |
| Seniors | €6In a group of at least 10 people, €5. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePeople with special needs enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €5In a group, €4. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personAdults in a group of at least 10 people; pupils, school students and students in a group, €4. |
| Families | €14The family ticket is valid for at least three members. |
| Pupils with worksheets | €5 |
| Pilgrims in a group (at the Mass in the basilica) | €5 |
| Temporary exhibition, adults | €3Pupils, school students, students, children and people with special needs: free of charge. |
| Occasional creative workshop | €3 |
Free admission: Free admission on the first Sunday of every month and on 8 February, 18 May and 3 December.
The ticket for the museum includes a guided tour of the Stična monastery. Free admission also for group companions, the unemployed, donors to the museum, media and holders of valid ICOM, SMD, SUZD, DRS and PRESS cards. Discounts: Active Slovenia 20%, European Youth Card 55%.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €14 · The family ticket is valid for at least three members. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
The museum offers a programme for families with small children (kamishibai storytelling, drawing, writing, games) and occasional workshops; a children's playground is by the main entrance to the museum. On the International Day of Families and during Family Week, guided tours for families are free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The regular LPP bus line Ljubljana–Šentvid pri Stični has a stop in the immediate vicinity of the museum. The nearest railway station is in Ivančna Gorica, about 2.5 km from the museum.
By car
Free parking
Free car park for cars and buses; from there walk up the stream to the museum following the signposts.
Stična is 36 km east of Ljubljana; Novo mesto is 41 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
By arrangement, rooms on the ground floor can be hired for exhibitions and lectures: both Humek galleries, the špičje and an educational workshop (info@mks-sticna.si, +386 41 689 994).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits to the museum and the monastery take place only with a guide. Groups must be registered at least one week in advance. |
