Notranjski muzej Postojna
Interactive museum in Postojna with the permanent exhibition Muzej krasa, presenting the formation of karst, karst caves and life in a stony landscape.
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About the museum
The Notranjski muzej Postojna is a public institute which protects movable cultural and natural heritage from the municipalities of Cerknica, Bloke, Logatec, Loška dolina, Postojna and Pivka. It has archaeological, biological, ethnological, historical and pedagogical-andragogical departments, as well as a conservation-restoration workshop.
The permanent exhibition Muzej krasa (Karst Museum) extends over two floors and basement rooms at Kolodvorska cesta 3. On the first floor it shows the formation of karst, made possible by water-soluble rocks; on the second floor karst caves are presented as refuges of Ice Age animals, dwelling places of our ancestors and inspiration for modern caving, with the Predjamski zaklad (Predjama Treasure) occupying a special place. In the basement there has been a new interactive exhibition on caves since 2025.
The museum also runs other exhibition spaces in the region, including an outdoor display depot and a lapidarium (built in September 2025), the Ozbič Barber and Hairdresser's Salon, the Kraigher Room and the Polhar Collection, and the Planina historical trail.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Muzej krasa over two floors and in the basement
- Predjamski zaklad (Predjama Treasure)
- New interactive exhibition on caves in the basement (2025)
- Outdoor display depot with the cave locomotive Montania 803 and a lapidarium
- Ozbič Barber and Hairdresser's Salon with original equipment
Permanent exhibitions
- KRAS, Muzej krasa – The interactive exhibition presents the formation of karst, karst caves, and the life and work of people in a stony landscape; since 2025 the basement has held a new exhibition on caves.
- Zunanji ogledni depo in lapidarij – Larger objects are displayed in the museum courtyard, including the Montania 803 cave locomotive, a drevak (traditional wooden sledge) and stone monuments.
- Brivsko-frizerski salon Ozbič – Restored legendary barber's shop with the original equipment of the Ozbič family; visits with a guide by arrangement.
- Founded
- 1947
- Operated by
- Javni zavod Notranjski muzej Postojna
- Director
- Tina Poljšak
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5pensioners, primary school pupils, school students, students |
| Children & teens | €5Pre-school children enter free. |
| Seniors | €5 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePeople with special needs enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €5 per personGroup admission for groups of more than 10 people. |
| Families | €20The family ticket is valid for up to five people. |
| Guided tour in Slovene, group of more than 10 people (per person, in addition to admission) | €2Guided tour in English or Italian: €4 per person. |
| Guided tour of the Ozbič Barber and Hairdresser's Salon (organised groups by arrangement) | €3 |
| Guided tour of the Planina historical trail | €4 |
| Kraigher Room (by arrangement) | €2 |
Free admission: On the first Sunday of every month, citizens of Postojna, Pivka, Cerknica and Loška dolina enter free (individual visitors); for all visitors admission is free on 8 February, 18 May, the third Saturday in June (summer museum night) and 3 December.
Free admission also for the unemployed with proof, professional collaborators and donors of objects, teachers and professors, the MISSS institute, and holders of SMD, ICOM, PRESS, AICA, ISIC and ICOMOS cards. On presentation of a train ticket there is a 20% discount on admission to the Muzej krasa exhibition.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Wheelchair users can reach the left side entrance from the car park by a lift platform; all exhibition rooms are accessible by lift, and the toilets are on the ground floor. For blind and partially sighted visitors there are a tactile trail, tactile replicas, tactile maps, magnifiers and copies of objects. At 19 points there are QR codes with presentations of the content in sign language. A hearing loop can be borrowed free of charge at reception (Slovene, German, Italian). Service dogs may enter at any time.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €20 · The family ticket is valid for up to five people. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum is family-friendly: children's corners (Jamar Junior), family games and quizzes (KRASkviz), workshops, and birthday parties at the museum (hire for up to 15 people, €100 plus admission). The museum is a UNICEF safe space.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
železniška postaja Postojna · 300 m
Next to the museum car park is the stop of the free city bus Furman. The museum is about 300 m from Postojna railway station. In front of the car park is a POSbikes e-bike station.
By car
Free parking
Free car park for the building in marked spaces; a permit for free use must be obtained at reception.
There is also a demand-responsive public transport service, Torbar (every working day 15:00–21:00, €1 per ride).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum's online shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (SL, DE, IT) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide in Slovene, German or Italian is free. Group and guided-tour bookings are accepted during working hours (+386 70 538 239, +386 5 721 10 90, info@notranjski-muzej.si). The museum is dog-friendly: dogs are allowed on a leash accompanied by an adult, but not on public guided tours. |
