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Muzej novejše zgodovine Slovenije

National museum in the Baroque Cekin Castle beside Tivoli Park, showing Slovenian history of the 20th century.

Opening hoursAdmission €6 Wheelchair accessible

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About the museum

The history of the museum goes back to 1944, when the Scientific Institute, the predecessor of the present institution, was founded; it was abolished in 1948. Since 1951 the museum has had its premises in Cekin Castle on the edge of Tivoli Park in Ljubljana.

The Baroque palace was begun in 1752 by Count Leopold Karl Lamberg, modelled on Viennese palaces. Until the Second World War it was a residential house which changed owners several times; the last were members of the Kozler family, who built the large Ljubljana brewery nearby. After the war the building was nationalised and temporarily used as flats and a school.

The permanent exhibition Slovenci v XX. stoletju (Slovenes in the 20th Century) opened on 21 May 1996. It presents the most turbulent periods of Slovenian history, from the First World War to accession to the European Union, and is complemented by the museum collections and the photo archive.

Highlights

Permanent exhibition Slovenci v XX. stoletju (Slovenes in the 20th Century)
Reconstruction of a First World War trench
Ballot box from the first democratic elections in 1990
Free audio guide with 29 notable objects
Baroque Cekin Castle beside Tivoli Park

Permanent exhibition

Slovenci v XX. stoletju – The permanent exhibition in Cekin Castle shows Slovenian history from the First World War through the Second World War, socialism and independence to accession to the European Union.

Founded: 1951

Admission & discounts

Adults	€6
Reduced	€4pupils, students, pensioners and groups of 10 or more people
Children & teens	–Pre-school children enter free.
Seniors	€4
Visitors with disabilities	freecompanion free · People with disabilities and their companions enter free.
Students & apprentices	€4
Groups (10+ people)	€4 per personReduced admission for groups of 10 or more people.
Families	€12
Permanent exhibition with printed guide, adults	€7.50
Permanent exhibition with printed guide, pupils, school students, students, pensioners and groups	€5.50
AMZS members	€4.80
Holders of the European Youth Card, Hostelling International or Club Veteran cards	€3

Free admission: Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Free admission also for children from socially disadvantaged families, the unemployed, group leaders, holders of the Ljubljana Tourist Card, members of ICOM, ICOMOS, SMD, PRESS and AICA, holders of the ISIC card, history students and licensed museum guides.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Accessible restroom
Accessible parking
Service dogs welcome
Tactile models & exhibits: no information
Sign language tours: no information
Easy-to-read materials
Audio description: no information

The museum has ramps and a lift, and wheelchair users can move around the exhibition independently. A booklet in easy-to-read format is available for the permanent exhibition. Disabled parking spaces by the museum can be used by holders of a disabled parking permit after prior arrangement. Dogs are welcome subject to the house rules.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Family ticket	€12

Family tours & workshops
Baby changing facilities

A family ticket and family guided tours are available. The museum is a UNICEF safe space for children and young people in distress. A baby changing table is in the toilets.

Getting there & parking

By public transit

Tivoli

City buses LPP nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 25 to the Tivoli stop.

By car

Parking available

The public car parks Tivoli I and Tivoli II are nearby.

Accessible parking

The museum is about 1.5 km from the main bus and railway stations.

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Amenities & dining

Coat check
Lockers
Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet. Cloakroom with hooks and lockers; next to the cloakroom is a vending machine with drinks and snacks.

Events & venue rental

Spaces for rent
Corporate events
Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 110 guests.

Available are the Knights' Hall (Viteška dvorana; 80 seats or 110 standing places), an educational room (up to 30 people) and the square in front of the museum. Suitable for receptions, business meetings, civil weddings and filming.

Inquiries & details

Plan your visit

Guided tours	yes
Audio guide	yes
School programs	yes
Good to know	The free audio guide lasts about 30 minutes and presents 29 notable objects; it is available at the ticket office or can be listened to via the mobile app. Guided tours in Slovene: school groups €1 per person, adult groups of 10 or more people €3 per person, groups of up to 9 adults €30 per group, family guided tour €10 (all in addition to admission). Guided tours in foreign languages: school groups €2, adult groups €4 per person, groups of up to 9 adults €40 per group. Guided tours must be booked in advance (01 300 96 21, prijava@muzej-nz.si).