Prešernova hiša
Memorial museum in the house where the poet France Prešeren lived and died in his last years, with an exhibition on his life and poetry.
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About the museum
In the house in Kranj the poet Dr France Prešeren (1800–1849) lived and practised law from autumn 1846 until his death on 8 February 1849. He rented the entire first floor; in the part of the house facing Mestni trg he set up a flat, and on the other side an office.
The house consists of two parts with a shared courtyard. The buildings were erected in the late Gothic period, and in the 17th century they were connected by a wooden corridor, which after the fire of 1811 was replaced by an arcaded corridor. The memorial museum was opened in the house on 8 February 1964, and the house was thoroughly renovated in 2000 and 2001.
On the Slovenian Cultural Day in 2020 the renovated permanent exhibition Prešeren – Pesnik (Prešeren – The Poet) was opened. It tells the story of the poet's life through Prešeren's poems; the original furniture is preserved in the poet's bedroom and office. The exhibition is complemented by visual installations by the artist Andrej Štular and musical accompaniment with settings of Slovenian poetry by Slovenian composers.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Prešeren – Pesnik
- Poet's bedroom and office with original furniture
- Visual installations by Andrej Štular
- Listening to Prešeren's poetry set to music
- House in which the poet died in 1849
Permanent exhibition
- Prešeren – Pesnik – The renovated permanent exhibition shows the poet's life and work through his poetry; the poet's bedroom and office with original furniture are preserved.
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Gorenjski muzej
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4children, young people and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €4 |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Families | €12 |
The admission prices apply to the house as part of the Gorenjski muzej (Upper Carniola Museum). The museum trail costs €10 for adults and €8 for children and young people.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
For visitors with reduced mobility only the ground-floor gallery is accessible. Adaptations to the programme must be arranged in advance with the education service (+386 51 615 388).
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | For announced groups call the education service of the Gorenjski muzej, +386 51 615 388; groups may also visit the house outside opening hours. |
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