Računalniški muzej v Ljubljani

About the museum

The Računalniški muzej v Ljubljani operates as a non-governmental organisation in the public interest and has worked since 2004 to preserve information heritage. It collects, preserves and revives electronic and digital technical heritage and presents it to the public through exhibitions and programmes linked to the informatisation of society.

The collection comprises more than 8,000 items of hardware and software, books, magazines and related objects from the history of computing in Slovenia and abroad. Part of the work consists of restoring interactive exhibits and bringing them back to working order in hardware and software terms. The museum also has a specialist library, works on the principle of participatory museum practice and is an ambassador of the UNESCO Software Heritage foundation.

The museum is housed in the Ljubljana cultural quarter Šiška, at Celovška cesta 111, in the part of the building closest to the city centre. Visitors can see the permanent historical exhibition Kaj pa programje? (What About the Software?), and the museum also organises educational programmes, family workshops, retro gaming evenings and temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Kaj pa programje? from analogue computers to artificial intelligence
• Computers of Slovenian production
• Working old computers and DOS games
• The Slovenian terminal Paka 3000, with ASCII-art photography
• Saturday family workshops and retro gaming evenings

Permanent exhibition

• Kaj pa programje? – The permanent historical exhibition leads through hardware and software from analogue computers to artificial intelligence and includes computers of Slovenian production.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Društvo Računalniški muzej

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought at the museum ticket office during opening hours or online. Gift tickets are also available.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is conditionally accessible on the ground floor via a ramp by the staff entrance on the side of the building facing away from Celovška cesta. Access to the first floor or the basement is only possible by stairs. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed. Because of the restrictions of a listed building the museum is not adapted to every kind of disability, so visitors are asked to mention their needs in advance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The museum is a friendly environment for parents and children. On Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30 family workshops for children from age 6 take place (the visit is included in the ticket; registration is recommended).

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Ljubljana cultural quarter Šiška, near Kino Šiška. The main visitor entrance is on the square beside Celovška cesta. A bicycle or scooter can be left at the stand by the main entrance.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum shop operates during the museum's opening hours.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 50 guests.

An open space on the first floor (125 m²), suitable for receptions and lectures for up to 50 persons; access is by stairs, and conference furniture and AV equipment are available.

Plan your visit