Muzej Vrbovec
Museum of Forestry and Woodworking in Vrbovec Castle in Nazarje, with an exhibition on the forestry and timber workers of the Upper Savinja Valley.
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About the museum
The Muzej gozdarstva in lesarstva Vrbovec (Vrbovec Museum of Forestry and Woodworking) is housed in Vrbovec Castle in Nazarje and presents the stories of people, wood and forest. The introductory part of the permanent exhibition provides insights into forests, trees and the uses of wood; it presents the forests of the world, different ways of managing them, the special features of Slovene forests, the most interesting trees and the development of forests through the geological eras.
The central part of the exhibition takes visitors back to the life and work of the former forestry and woodworking labourers of the Upper Savinja Valley, among them sawyers, rafters, carters, joiners, wheelwrights and carpenters. The common thread is wood on its way from the growing tree in the forest, through felling and hauling, to processing into finished products. Felling with axes and hand saws, timber chutes for hauling wood from hard-to-reach areas, and the floating of logs to the sawmills are shown.
Visitors can test their knowledge of native tree species, take part in a quiz and play with wooden logic games. Outside the museum one can also visit Bohačev toplar, and in the surroundings the educational trail Samostanski grič (Monastery Hill).
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the forest, trees and the uses of wood
- Life of the forestry and woodworking labourers of the Upper Savinja Valley
- Quiz on tree species and a wooden logic game
- Bohačev toplar and the Samostanski grič educational trail
- Vrbovec Castle above Nazarje
Permanent exhibition
- Muzej gozdarstva in lesarstva – Permanent exhibition on forests, trees and the use of wood, and on the life and work of the forestry and woodworking labourers of the Upper Savinja Valley.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2pensioners (€3); school youth – pupils, secondary school students and students (€2) |
| Children & teens | €2School youth; pre-school children enter free. |
| Seniors | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups | –Guided tour for groups: admission plus a surcharge of €1 per person; for groups of up to 15 people, admission and surcharge €15 per group. |
| Guided tour of Bohačev toplar, adults | €3 |
| Guided tour of the educational trail with a forester, groups of 15–30 people, adults | €5School youth €3; groups of up to 15 people €75 (adults) or €45 (school youth) per group. |
Free admission for pre-school children and holders of SMD, ICOM and PRESS cards. School programmes: guided tour €3, museum lesson €4, video lesson €3, woodworking workshop €6; birthday programmes €150 for a group of up to 15 children.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Family programmes Konradov zaklad (Konrad’s Treasure), Nazarska detektivska sobota (Nazarje Detective Saturday) and Poligon – ples divjega petelina (Polygon – Capercaillie Dance); birthday celebrations; children can take part in the quiz and games.
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 · approx. 45 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour of the museum for school groups lasts 45 minutes. A museum lesson (75 minutes), a video lesson and a woodworking workshop are available. |
