Museums and galleries Nedožery - Brezany

Among the biggest attractions for visitors to the charming town of Bojnice are undoubtedly Bojnický zámok and the Zoo. Did you know, however, that the Múzeum praveku is also located here? Archaeological research has shown that Bojnice is considered the most precious location of a Neanderthal prehistoric settlement in Slovakia. The museum will tell you more about this interesting topic. So open your eyes, prick up your ears, and enter Prepoštská jaskyňa beneath Bojnický zámok, where this unique museum is located.

The Múzeum praveku v Bojniciach is located just a few minutes from the town center. Perhaps the biggest attraction of this site is that scientists have uncovered as many as 11 layers of prehistoric settlement here. It is assumed that Neanderthal man lived in this area for several thousand years. The discoverer of this unique place is considered to be the Catholic priest and provost Karol Anton Medvecký, who in 1926, along with grammar school students, discovered the remains of a mammoth tooth. In today's museum, visitors can discover various stone tools used by prehistoric man as well as skeletal remains of mammoths, prehistoric horses, deer, prehistoric rhinoceroses, and aurochs. The cave itself is declared a national natural monument.

The museum is suitable for all age groups. Younger visitors will certainly be attracted by the engaging diorama in front of the cave entrance, which captures the life and hunting method of prehistoric man. If you are lucky, you might arrive at a time when the museum is organizing creative workshops or a night tour by the light of burning torches. An original souvenir shop is also located on the premises. Their creators were inspired by the Stone Age and the life of Neanderthal man.

After visiting the cave, you might find it nice to refresh yourself at Termálne kúpalisko Čajka or the Plážové kúpalisko v Bojniciach swimming pool in Bojnice. Your little ones will certainly appreciate a visit to one of the most beautiful zoos in Slovakia, namely ZOO Bojnice. Your stay will also be made more pleasant by the engaging performances of Sokoliari Aquila. Do not miss the unique, already mentioned Bojnický zámok in Bojnice.

Book accommodation near the Múzeum praveku and set off to explore the attractions of Bojnice. After all, such a multitude of attractions that you can visit in this spa town and its immediate surroundings can be found in very few places in Slovakia. It is worth staying longer and accommodating yourself in one of the popular accommodations in Bojnice. Whether you are appealed by apartments Bojnice or rather a cozy room in guests house Bojnice, we will gladly introduce you to our rich offer of accommodation facilities.

When visiting the village of Čičmany, which has become famous for its well-preserved folk architecture, you can stop by the unconventional Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum. This museum has been welcoming its visitors since 2021. It will guide you through the local folk history.

Thanks to its architecture, the village of Čičmany has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is among the highest-situated villages in the Žilina district, and its unique character is enhanced by the beautiful environment of the Skorušinské vrchy mountains. In addition to natural beauty, you can also look into the premises of Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum, where they will draw you into the folk history of the village through interesting exhibits and engaging commentary.

The museum's exhibition focuses on the history and traditions of this village and its surroundings. Here you can view more than a hundred wedding chests and many other beautiful folk items. The oldest chest was made in 1767, and its decoration even includes gold and silver powder. Ladies in particular will enjoy admiring the hand-embroidered traditional costumes. A guide can accompany you through the entire tour, telling you more about what the chests were used for, on what occasions they were gifted, or explaining the symbolism of the colors used at that time. You can also take a look 300 years back into the past, when art was a regular part of people's lives.

If you feel like exploring all the beauties of our past, head out for a museum tour during opening hours. Afterwards, a tour of the open-air museum Skanzen Čičmany, where the mentioned painted houses will captivate you, will also come in handy. You can also treat yourself to a pleasant walk to Strážovské vodopády waterfalls. The water falling from their rocks soothes and gives a person positive energy. When a blanket of snow covers our land, that is when you can put on your ski boots and hit the slopes of the ski resort Javorinka - Čičmany. Or would you rather visit the attractive ranch Osada Dallas?

We leave the choice of how to spend your free time up to you. We will gladly help you select the best accommodation in Slovakia. In our offer of accommodation near Múzeum na Dreve maľované museum, we have various types of accommodation facilities. Families with children mostly prefer cottages in Čičmany. However, traditional wooden houses Drevenice Čičmany have an even more indescribable charm, where hosts also strive to preserve their authentic atmosphere. So which option will you choose for your stay?