Museums and galleries Oravské Veselé

Besides its attractive natural beauty, the Orava region cannot be denied its diverse cultural and historical heritage. Along with large museums and majestic monuments, undoubtedly dominated by Oravský hrad, smaller museums and exhibitions featuring a narrower yet all the deeper focus also draw tourists here. One of them is Malé Podbielanské etnografické múzeum . It is located in the village of Podbiel in the Tvrdošín district, approximately 7 km southwest of the district town. Visitors can look forward to a walk through the village in the mirror of times long past.

The small ethnographic museum was founded by a parish priest from Podbiel in the historical building of a former Catholic school. Its collection consists of an exhibition of tools used in the past in local households and on farms. In addition, you will also find documents related to the history of the school, parish, and the narrow-gauge railway Zuberec - Podbiel. The museum also boasts a display of extraordinary archaeological finds discovered on the nearby Biela skala. The fossils you can admire here are an impressive 2,500 years old.

Interestingly, the museum's exhibition is constantly growing. Even today, new historical items are added to the museum, brought in by voluntary donors. A major draw for visitors is also the museum's occasional program, which includes the work of Podbiel woodcarvers. If you take a liking to the treasures emerging from the hands of these craftsmen, you will have the opportunity to purchase one directly in the Podbiel museum. It will surely become a wonderful souvenir to remind you forever of your walk back in time in a small village in Orava.

During your wanders through Orava, be sure not to miss the picturesque village of Podbiel, located on an old merchant route, also known as the Amber Road. Even before the Settlement of the Celts, this route wound through the territory of Orava all the way to Liptov. You can combine a trip to Malé Podbielanské etnografické múzeum with a visit to the Pamiatková rezervácia Bobrova raľa, which is the largest preserved complex of folk architecture in Central Europe. Original 19th-century wooden houses are set here in beautiful mountain nature. Alternatively, head from Podbiel towards Zuberec, and along the way, you will come across a place offering an unusual adventure: a tank ride. Off-road driving will certainly be a great adrenaline enhancement to your holiday in Orava.

Book your accommodation near Malé Podbielanské etnografické múzeum now so you can prepare in advance for the best holiday experiences. Podbiel accommodation and options in the immediate surroundings primarily feature a wide selection of private cottages and cabins, from which truly everyone can choose.

On Trojičné námestie square, in the beautiful Upper Orava town of Tvrdošín, you will find the ART Galéria Schrüger house of arts. Come and admire paintings by famous artists from the collections of private collectors. If you like a painting and would like to have it at home, you can purchase it directly in the gallery.

This private gallery was founded in 1990 by Juraj Schrüger. The core of the gallery was formed by his own collection. He gradually enriched it with works that he bought from artists. Other works entered the gallery thanks to consignment sales. The first vernissage took place in December 1990 in the house of the Schrüger family. The converted attic rooms featured paintings by leading Slovak artists V. Hložník, J. Alexy, J. Kollár, J. Šturdík, M. Medvecká and others. Following reconstruction in 1998, new, more dignified premises with a total area of 150 m² were opened to the public. The gallery has hosted 17 exhibitions of Slovak artists.

Come and take part in one of the vernisages, which change in theme at regular intervals. In addition to exhibition activities, the gallery also focuses on the artistic framing of paintings. The owner Juraj Schrüger himself began focusing on the creation of frames, traveling to Prague where he honed his skills under the master Viktor Brůžka. At the initiative of Dezider Milly, he later learned how to prime painting canvases. Gesso is a smooth binding layer between the base and the paint and has a decisive influence on the hardness and quality of the colors. The result of studies and numerous tests was a gesso tested by the laboratories of the National Gallery in Prague, and this unique gesso was rated as permanently colorfast. As part of a family manufacture, the gallery still produces primed canvases today, which are purchased by both domestic and foreign artists.

After this cultural experience, treat yourself to some relaxation and book your accommodation near ART Galéria Schrüger today. Also visit Meander Park Oravice and enjoy relaxation and fun in this modern Orava water park. Among the most popular attractions in Orava are definitely Oravský hrad, Múzeum oravskej dediny, and Múzeum šľachtických kočiarov a saní. We wish you a successful holiday full of unforgettable experiences.