Vojaški muzej Tabor Lokev

About the museum

The museum operates in the Renaissance defence tower Tabor, which was built in the centre of the village of Lokev in 1487. It is a cultural monument of local importance owned by the Municipality of Sežana. In 1830 local residents set up a village school in the tower; later a reading and singing society, the Italian municipal administration and, after the Second World War, the Allied military administration of Zone A were based there.

The museum opened on 14 August 1994. The owner of the collection and manager of the museum is Srečko Rože, who began collecting as a child, inspired by the stories of his grandfather, a survivor of the Austro-Hungarian army, and of his father. The original collection was seized from him in 1983; after completing his military service in 1987 he began building a new one, alongside which he also set up an archaeological and ethnological collection.

The permanent exhibition covers two floors and the attic of the tower. On the first floor the First World War and the Soča Front are presented, the rise of fascism in Primorska, the occupation and the National Liberation Struggle, and the Second World War, with uniforms and equipment of both sides. In the attic are uniforms from 1922 to 1991, with equipment and weapons.

Highlights

• First World War on the Soča Front and General Borojević's uniform
• Fascism in Primorska, occupation and the National Liberation Struggle
• Uniforms, equipment and weapons of the Second World War
• Uniforms from 1922 to 1991 in the attic
• Defence tower Tabor from 1487

Permanent exhibition

• Prva in druga svetovna vojna ter vojaške uniforme od 1922 do 1991 – Permanent exhibition across two floors and the attic of the Tabor tower: the Soča Front, fascism in Primorska, the National Liberation Struggle and uniforms up to 1991.

Founded

1994

Operated by

Srečko Rože – interpretator kulturne dediščine

Admission & discounts

The price for an individual adult is not listed on the website; prices are published for groups, children, pupils and students.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 exhibition is on two floors and in the attic of the tower, which is reached by stairs.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum stands in the old part of the village of Lokev, next to the church of St Michael.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with gift vouchers and a publication.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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