The best museums Ljubljana

This museum, located in the lively Metelkova district, presents the work of largely unknown artists from the alternative scene in Central Europe. The aim of the exhibition is to bring emerging contemporary art from the region into dialogue with more established Western European art. There are several landmark works by internationally renowned artists such as Marina Abramović and Kasimir Malevich. The large library brings together nearly 70,000 works.

The National Gallery of Slovenia is the central institution of ancient art in Slovenia. It holds the largest collection of Slovenian plastic works - from the early Middle Ages to the 20th century. The first exhibition in the permanent collection of Slovenian art dates back to 1933 in the Narodni Dom building in 1896 and was built according to the designs of František Škabrout, the Czech architect (Cankarjeva cesta 20). The collection follows a chronological order: from the Gothic plastic works of the 13th century to the paintings of the Slovenian Impressionists at the beginning of the 20th century.

The presentation of the medieval sculpture is enriched by the regional particularities of this period. Baroque art of the 17th and 18th centuries determines the works of Carniolan painters such as Valentin Metzinger, Anton Cebej, Fortunat Bergant and Franc Jelovšek as well as wood carving. The collection of 19th century paintings expresses the evolution of painting: it begins with the portraits and regions of Biedermeier, continues with the romantic landscapes and late realism of the 19th century and ends with impressionism. The opuses of Jožef Petkovšek, the works of the Šubic brothers, Ivana Kobilca and Anton Ažbe express great interest. 19th century sculpture is represented by the works of Alojzij Gangl, Alojzij Repič, Ivan Zajec and other historical representatives. The works of sculptors such as Franc Berneker, Svetoslav Peruzzi and Lojze Dolinar are marked by more modern trends. With the paintings of Impressionists Ivan Grohar, Rihard Jakopič, Matija Jama and Matej Sternen, the collection extends into the 20th century, but rather into the period of efforts to consolidate national art. In 1997, the permanent collection was placed in the new added building, otherwise known as the European Painters' Picture Gallery. The works are arranged according to nationalities and schools (Italian painters, Spanish school, French painters, Flemish and Dutch painters, German and Central European painters, as well as 19th and 20th century painters). The glass entrance, which was built in 2001, and two exhibition rooms are intended for temporary exhibitions or events.

In general, this place has an undisguised enthusiasm, accentuated by the friendliness of the staff as well as by the popularized presentation of the works and artists, accessible to people who do not know how to read Slovenian.

The building was designed by the architect Vladimir Hrasky in 1885. The ceiling frescoes are painted by Janez and Jurij Šubic. The permanent collections are devoted to prehistoric art, ethnology, fauna and flora. In the square there is a statue of the Slovenian historian Valvasor (1641-1693). The most interesting curiosity to discover is the famous Neanderthal flute, sixty thousand years old, considered the oldest musical instrument in the world.

It was built after the Second World War. The building was designed by Edvard Ravnikar. The permanent collection is composed of paintings, sculptures, but also touches the photography or graphic arts. The latter are honored during the International Biennial which takes place every odd year in the museum. The descriptions in English give a clearer picture of Ljubljana's role as the cultural capital of Yugoslavia.

The Tivoli Castle is renovated between 1983 and 1989 to accommodate larger exhibitions than those of the Biennale. The place is loaded with history. In the th century, there was a tower. Another building, Podturn, that is, "below the tower" succeeds him, property of Baron Apfaltern. He succeeded in defending the castle of attacks carried out by the counts of Celje. The castle was renovated in the th century by the Jesuits who managed the park and became the prince bishop's seasonal residence. In the middle of the 1860 th century Count Radetzky became owner and the city of Ljubljana became a recipient in. Now the international centre of graphic art, temporary exhibitions are often reduced according to the themes selected in these few rooms.

This museum of architecture was created in 1972. The descendant of Plečnik, who died in 1971, left the city the legacy of the great architect. A stroll in this district of the capital, Trnovo, and a visit of the place is a must. A way to better understand this great creator, through his living and working environment, imbued with his presence. There is a collection of impressive models of the great man's innovative architectural projects, in Ljubljana of course, but also in Belgrade, Vienna and Prague. His workshop is full of little treasures.

The former Yugoslav military district of Metelkova has been completely rehabilitated as a cultural site. The ethnographic museum now appears as the Quai Branly of Ljubljana: new, modern and playful. The first part of the museum is dedicated to the cultures of other continents: American Indians, Central African Pygmies, Indonesian and Australian culture. The second part, by far the most interesting, presents Slovenian culture and traditions: ancient objects, traditional clothing, pottery, tools retracing the life of the 14th century.

The Municipal Museum in Ljubljana is one of the most electrifying museums in Slovenia and is well worth seeing. In recent years, this beautifully renovated palace has been offering a great multimedia experience for all ages. It retraces the history of Ljubljana in a clear and concise manner through permanent and temporary exhibitions. Inside the museum there is also a coffee bar and a bookshop. Much more than just another ordinary municipal museum, the Ljubljana City Museum offers an educational and chronological approach accessible to all history lovers. The basement displays the Roman remains of the former Emona. On the second floor there are chronologically arranged rooms that offer concise and intelligent analyses of the complex relationship between the city and its generations of inhabitants and rulers. This construction of a complex identity serves as a backdrop for Ljubljana's chronological progression and its promotion as a respected cultural and intellectual capital throughout Central Europe. The educational activities, aimed at a young audience, are a real success through an innovative question-and-answer game. The only regret: a rather light treatment of the contemporary period of Slovenian Ljubljana. Still, it is one of the most interesting museums in the country, especially for family audiences!

A pearl of exciting information! This museum, located in the baroque castle of Cekin, in the middle of the Tivoli Park, offers its visitors a chronological journey through the Slovenian 20th century. The rooms are reconstructed with meticulous attention to detail and a sense of detail - embellished here and there by striking objects from the various political phases - which make the museum very lively and accessible to all types of public, both connoisseurs and novices.

This strange museum offers attractions that are worth the trip, such as the famous Vortex, a kind of passage where the illusion literally makes us turn our heads, or the Upside Down Room, an upside down room where the visitor does not really have his feet on the ground. This world of dreams will certainly please the young public. The photo is king to stage his visit on social networks: selfie poles are arranged in each room for this purpose

The gallery exhibits works of Slovenian and international contemporary artists. The exhibitions are accompanied by programmes of events designed to increase public interest in contemporary art. It provides a pedagogical and thematic approach to the different orientations of this art, which is sometimes still controversial today. Before leaving, a detour through the garden is necessary with the discovery of the foundations of an antique villa with its mosaics, its heating system and the sewage disposal system still in operation.

Known as a creative urban centre, the Match Gallery - from its English translation - offers an innovative vision of art. The exhibitions of resolutely contemporary works are well worth a visit. Here, the speciality is rather ultra-contemporary arts such as audiovisual or performance. Her installation on the Place de la Révolution Française is a curious coincidence that she retranscribes through a culturally and politically committed program. The temporary exhibitions follow one another and change almost every month.