Museums and galleries Demänovská Dolina

In the enchanting Liptov region, where you will find a wealth of summer and winter attractions, you can also discover a unique exhibition, Mincovníčkovo - Podzemie pod vežami. A traditional old house over which several towers rise is located directly in the interesting and frequently visited village of Liptovský Ján. Mincovníčkovo is one of the exhibitions of the project "Liptovské brány do Bájnej ríše Aghartha", which are full of mysteries and discovery. Learn about the journey of a single coin, from its very beginning in the depths of the earth.

The exhibition will captivate both adults and children, who will learn a lot here. The exhibition is open 7 days a week, so whenever you decide to visit, it is here for you. The tour lasts less than an hour, and you will be guided through the life of a coin by true enthusiasts who personally participated in creating this popular attraction in Liptov. This unique presentation always takes place in small groups, and while you wait for your tour, you can dive into interesting literature found in the cozy reading room. At Mincovníčkovo, you can support local craft artists or beekeepers by purchasing their products.

Imagine descending into the bowels of the earth, where in the dark, surrounded by the scent of kerosene lamps, you will discover how gold-bearing ore was mined in the past. Next, you will see with your own eyes how the mighty metal copes with fire and water, and finally, you can try striking a precious coin with your own hands. The coins created during your visit then go to auction, and you can experience how a real auction took place in the past. Perhaps you will succeed and leave with a still-warm coin in your palm.

Immerse yourself in the game "Liptovské brány do Bájnej ríše Aghratha" and also visit the realm of Netopierkovo - Stanišovská jaskyňa, Sv. Barborka - Medvedia štôlňa, and Permoníkovo. By visiting all the realms, collect coins and ancient seals into a map provided at the beginning of your discovery of the mythical empire. Once the map is completed, you will receive a prize, which shall remain a surprise for now.

Accommodation near Mincovníčkovo - Podzemie pod vežami is diverse, and the exhibition is certainly an attraction you cannot miss during your holiday in Liptov. A cottage or guesthouse in Liptovský Ján will surely be a great choice, providing a comfortable base to recharge your strength for further exploration of this picturesque region. Visit Park Mini Slovensko or Svätojánska rozhľadňa with your children, and you will certainly not regret it. Come and enjoy Liptov to the fullest.

In the Heart of Slovakia, in the Horehronské podolie basin lined by the wall of the Nízke Tatry mountains in the north and the ridges of the Slovenské Rudohorie in the south, lies the Brezno district. One of the most interesting places in this region from a cultural and historical perspective is undoubtedly the rectangular Námestie generála M. R. Štefánika square in the center of the district town. It is precisely here that the historical buildings of the Horehronské múzeum v Brezne museum are located. One of the oldest museums in Slovakia boasts an impressive collection of over 30,000 objects. Through its interesting exhibitions, it introduces visitors to the history and culture of the population of upper Pohronie.

The museum has three facilities. It has its headquarters in the beautiful historic town hall on the Brezno square. The building itself, with its lunette and sail vaults, exudes times past. It was built in 1770 through the reconstruction of an older Renaissance building. The museum's second facility is the town house No. 13, standing on two separate plots of ground-floor 16th-century houses. The third and final building of the museum is a peasant-craftsman homestead on Rázusova street. In its premises, the unique blueprinting technique of master Ján Roštár and a horse-driven wooden mangle from the early 19th century have been preserved. In simple terms, it can be called the largest iron in Slovakia. It consists of a wooden tub filled with stones, under which cylinders with linen were placed. It will surely convince visitors that ironing today is a walk in the park.

The exhibition section of the museum consists of three separate collections. The first of them, titled Život a kultúra ľudu na Horehroní (Life and Culture of the People in Horehronie), is situated in the town hall. It introduces visitors to traditional culture, which has almost disappeared from the real life of the Horehronie people. It includes period objects representing folk clothing, sheep farming, agriculture, forestry, woodworking, textile production, leather processing, and folk architecture. The gem of this exhibition is undoubtedly a representative display of the ironworks in Hronec titled Krása liatiny a smaltu (The Beauty of Cast Iron and Enamel).

The second exhibition part of the museum, Brezno in the Changes of Time, is prepared for visitors in a renovated town house. Through the historical collection, it presents the history of the town of Brezno from its origin to the end of the First World War. Here you will learn about important personalities of Brezno whose work contributed to the progress and development of social, political, and cultural life in the town.

The last exhibition of the Horehronské múzeum is Literary Brezno, located in the renovated premises of the old granary at the Evangelical rectory. Here you can get acquainted with the history of literary life in the town, the life and work of Martin Rázus, and with important literary figures from the mid-17th century.

If, during your travels around Slovakia, you also visit the heart of our beautiful country, make sure not to miss the opportunity to get to know its cultural and historical heritage. And when you visit Brezno, go for a walk underground in the nearby village of Bystrá. Located here is the Bystrianska jaskyňa, typical for its narrow and high corridors and the huge, 56-meter-deep abyss Peklo. Another major attraction of Horehronie is the Čiernohronská železnica railway, which in the past served to haul timber. Visitors enjoy combining a trip in open carriages with a tour of the Lesnícky skanzen Vydrovo open-air forestry museum. If you have been thinking about a holiday in Horehronie for a long time, it is time to turn your ideas into reality. Book your accommodation near the Horehronské múzeum v Brezne and set off across the region for new experiences. Accommodation in Brezno boasts affordable guesthouses and picturesque cottages and chalets in the immediate surroundings.