Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana

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Jakopič Gallery

11. 6. 2019–29. 9. 2019

This exhibition of one of the great photographers of the 20th century was originally presented at the Jeu de Paume, Paris’ foremost photographic gallery. In the spirit of Lucien Hervé’s reflection that “at best, one can hope to beget a vague idea of the whole by defining an intimate detail”, the Jakopič Gallery exhibition aims to contribute towards the appreciation of the rich legacy collectively created by authors working in this medium both locally and internationally.

City Museum of Ljubljana

In focus

The most stunning artifact recovered beneath Gosposvetska Street.

The transparent blue glass bowl Its Greek inscription reads: "Drink to live forever, for many years!"

7. 2. 2019–28. 9. 2019

The transparent blue glass bowl found next to the woman’s body. The 1,700-year old vessel is decorated on the outside with grapes, and vine leafs and tendrils. A Greek inscription on the inside of the bowl instructs the owner to “Drink to live forever, for many years!”

Plečnik House

a pearl of Slovenian cultural heritage of 20th century

Plečnik House with a permanent 'Plečnik' exhibition

Permanent exhibition

“A tower, a mule, me and the garden” – that is how Jože Plečnik imagined his life when he didn’t know yet that after Vienna and Prague his native Ljubljana would be his lifetime’s environment for his creative work.

Bezigrad Gallery 1

From Sketch to Puppet and Paintings Puppet Theatre ZAPIK

18. 9. 2019–30. 10. 2019

Having been staged annually by Bežigrajska galerija 1 ever since 1980, the traditional From Sketch to Puppet exhibition presents an overview of how an artwork is made, from the puppet sketch, scenery and scenic elements to the final product.This year's exhibition focusing on the Zapik puppet theatre is dedicated to puppet techniques using which Igor Cvetko and Jelena Sitar explore the medium of puppet theatres. One of their techniques of choice is the Japanese Kamishibai theatre.

Match Gallery

Sinta Werner: Somewhere or Other

11. 9. 2019–27. 10. 2019

Berlin-based artist Sinta Werner uses architectural elements as a base for her art practice, charging them with artistic meaning by creating optical irritations.

City Museum of Ljubljana

City Museum of Ljubljana

Wild Strings Trio: Bendjistan

Wild Strings Trio is definitely one of the most unusual musical groups in Slovenia and is clear proof that music knows no boundaries.

City Museum of Ljubljana

In focus

Archaeological park Emona

27. 4. 2019–31. 10. 2019

A special place in Ljubljana's history is reserved for Roman Emona, the traces of which have been preserved in the very centre of the city.Welcome to a trail tracing the 2000-year-old heritage of Emona. A walk through modern Ljubljana can take you further than you think! It takes you to the time of Emona, a city brimming with life between the first century and early sixth century.

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Find your own favourite period in Ljubljana’s history!

Ljubljana. History. City.

Permanent exhibition

How well do you know the rich history of Slovenian capital? Pile-dwellers, Emona, Middle and New Ages, the 20th and 21st centuries… what is the history of Ljubljana? Get to know Ljubljana's past - see the chronological presentation of Ljubljana’s millennia of heritage with precious authentic artefacts, like the world's oldest wooden wheel with an axle!

City Museum of Ljubljana

Oton Župančič Memorial Collection

Permanent exhibition

The atmosphere of Župančič's rooms, his artistic work, and the objects accompanying him tell a story of both the artist and his time. Župančič’s literary oeuvre, in whose framework his last collection of poems Zimzelen pod snegom (The Evergreen beneath the Snow, 1945) is specially emphasised, encourages visitors to read the artist’s poems.

City Museum of Ljubljana

Tobacco Museum

Permanent exhibition

The Tobacco Museum – a collection of the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana and Tobačna Ljubljana – emerged 20 years ago from close co-operation between the tobacco factory and the City Museum of Ljubljana.

RogLab Creative Hub

RogLab is a creative hub established in 2012 as part of the Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana. As a collaborative platform providing an encouraging environment for creators with its 3D workshop, RogLab responds to the challenges of today’s society and the urban environment by producing creative projects, while broadening the scope of its programme through a network of partner institutions. RogLab, Slovenia’s first public maker lab, gives creatives of all ages access to production tools and encourages the innovative use of maker technologies. In 2018, it received the prestigious Eurocities Innovation award.

Café

Take some time for yourself to enjoy a cup of coffee in the café of the City Museum of Ljubljana!

“VISION 20/20”, an INTERNATIONALLY CURATED EXHIBITION of Indonesian photography

Exhibition venue: Jakopič Gallery, Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Submission fee: none

19. July 2019

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Jakopič Gallery

Plečnik as Inspiration – allow yourself to be captivated by unique jewellery this summer

The façade of the National and University Library (NUK), a graceful vignette and the door handle in the form of a dove are three of Plečnik’s works that were inspirational to the students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and ...

10. July 2019

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Plečnik House

Summer at the City Museum of Ljubljana: In July and August you can also visit us on Mondays

During July and August, the City Museum of Ljubljana is switching to its summer opening hours, which means that our doors will also stay open on Mondays! We are inviting everyone to the Auersperg Palace, which reveals the rich heritage ...

1. July 2019

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City Museum of Ljubljana

Summer at the Plečnik House: This July and August you can also visit us on Mondays

During the summer months of July and August, the Plečnik House will switch to its summer opening hours. This means that we will be also welcoming visitors on Mondays! We invite you to the house in which Plečnik's Ljubljana was ...

24. June 2019

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Plečnik House

Replica of the oldest wooden wheel with an axle for the winner of the 26th Tour of Slovenia

This year’s winner of the 26th edition of the Tour of Slovenia will also receive a trophy in the shape of the 5200 years old wooden when with an axle, which was found in the Ljubljana Marshes and is now ...

21. June 2019

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City Museum of Ljubljana

Museums on a Summer Night 2019

On Museums on a Summer Night, we are opening our doors for visitors.

10. June 2019

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