Tolminski muzej

About the museum

The first museum for the Tolmin area opened to the public in 1951 in the building of Coronini Castle in Tolmin. It was established to collect, preserve and present the rich and varied heritage of this area, which at one time also included the Bovec and Kobarid regions. It operated as an independent institution for a good seven years; in 1958 it was attached to the Goriški muzej (Gorizia Museum), under which it remained for 42 years as the Tolminska muzejska zbirka (Tolmin Museum Collection).

In April 2000 the Tolminski muzej again became an independent public institution, operating in the municipalities of Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin. It covers archaeology, ethnology, history and art history professionally. Its seat is still in Coronini Castle in the centre of Tolmin, where, besides the administration, storerooms and exhibition rooms, there are a specialist library and a wedding hall.

The permanent exhibition Naplavine obsoške zgodovine has three sections: the archaeological part on the first floor, from the Early Stone Age to the arrival of the Slavs; the historical-ethnological part on the second floor, from the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713 to the end of the 20th century; and a selection from the art-historical collection in the basement. Besides its main house, the museum looks after several external collections and facilities, for example the archaeological museum at Most na Soči, memorial exhibitions in the birthplaces of Simon Gregorčič and Ciril Kosmač, and ethnological collections in Breginj, Robidišče and Trenta.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Naplavine obsoške zgodovine (Sediments of Soča Valley History) on three floors of Coronini Castle
• Archaeological collection from the Early Stone Age to the arrival of the Slavs
• Art-historical collection with frescoes, sculptures and furniture from the Posočje region
• Exhibition for children Zgodbe iz Posočja (Stories from the Soča Valley)
• External units: the archaeological museum at Most na Soči and the birthplaces of Simon Gregorčič and Ciril Kosmač

Permanent exhibition

• Naplavine obsoške zgodovine – Permanent exhibition in three sections: the archaeology of Posočje from the Early Stone Age to the arrival of the Slavs; the historical-ethnological part from the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713 to the end of the 20th century; and the art-historical collection in the basement.

Founded

1951

Operated by

Tolminski muzej (javni zavod)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Admission is free on 8 February (Slovenian Culture Day), 18 May (International Museum Day) and 3 December (Open Doors Day of Slovenian Culture), according to the valid timetable.

The price applies to a visit to the permanent exhibition of the Tolminski muzej.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

The permanent exhibition Naplavine obsoške zgodovine on the ground floor and on the first and second floors is also accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

A catalogue of the exhibition Zgodbe iz Posočja is prepared for children. A family ticket is available.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Coronini Castle has a wedding hall, in which smaller cultural events occasionally take place.

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