Muzej pošte in telekomunikacij

About the museum

The Muzej pošte in telekomunikacij is a detached unit of the Tehniški muzej Slovenije (Technical Museum of Slovenia); its co-founders are Pošta Slovenije (Slovenian Post) and Telekom Slovenije. The Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Department was proposed to the TMS already in the mid-1950s, and the first collections were opened to the public in 1988 at the Starološki grad in Škofja Loka. As those premises proved unsuitable, the museum was moved to Polhov Gradec in 2008.

In Polhov Gradec Manor two collections are on display: The History of the Post and (Tele)communications Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, and the Živin kotiček (Živa's Corner) for the youngest. The collections are complemented by a short overview of the history of the castle and a presentation of Count Rihard Ursini Blagaj, who supported the development of agriculture, domestic crafts and the arts.

The renovated museum is the outcome of long-standing cooperation between the Ministry of Culture, Pošta Slovenije, Telekom Slovenije and the Technical Museum of Slovenia. In 2015 they opened a museum trail for the blind and partially sighted, titled Dotakni se (Touch).

Highlights

• The History of the Post collection with models of mail coaches and reconstructions of post offices
• Trial of a Morse apparatus and a telephone exchange
• Živin kotiček with a children's post office
• Post horn of the Tomšič family from Polhov Gradec
• Museum trail for the blind and partially sighted, Dotakni se

Permanent exhibitions

• Zgodovina pošte – Four rooms with models of mail coaches, reconstructions of post offices, postal uniforms, postal transport and a philatelic corner.
• (Tele)komunikacije včeraj, danes, jutri – The exhibition shows the beginnings of telegraphy and telephony and the development of mobile telephony; visitors can try the Morse apparatus, the teleprinter and telephone exchanges.
• Živin kotiček – A children's post office for the youngest, with games and workshops on the post and telecommunications.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Tehniški muzej Slovenije

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 8 February (Cultural Day), 18 May (International Museum Day), the third Saturday in June (summer museum night, 18:00 to 24:00) and 3 December: free for individual visitors and families.

Free admission also for friends of the TMS, members of ICOM and SMD, and the unemployed. Holders of Hostelling International, European Youth Card, IYHF, AMZS, Active Slovenia, Slovenian Tourist Association, Slovenian Diving Association and Starodobnik cards receive 20% off the adult ticket (individuals). Employees of Pošta Slovenije and Telekom Slovenije with a work ID enter free. The Krajevni muzej Polhov Gradec (Local Museum of Polhov Gradec) can be visited with the same ticket.

Accessibility

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

Since 2015 the museum has had a museum trail for the blind and partially sighted, Dotakni se. For wheelchair access, please contact the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Živin kotiček is a children's post office where children learn the history of the post and telecommunications through games and workshops, and try out a manual telephone exchange. A family ticket is available.

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