Museums and galleries Povrazník

In the town of Banská Bystrica, you will find the unique Stredoslovenskú galériu, which focuses on the presentation, collection, and research of modern and contemporary art. Its exhibitions are housed in as many as three historical buildings in the center of Banskej Bystrice. Do not miss the opportunity to take a peek into artistic circles and thus broaden your horizons when visiting this beautiful town in central Slovakia.

In addition to collecting activities, the regional gallery also focuses on educational and curatorial projects intended for the general public. It enriches its projects and exhibitions with a accompanying program of various artistic directions such as dance, music, film, or contemporary literature. Therefore, almost all your senses will be engaged when visiting the gallery.

You can view short-term exhibitions in the building of the former town hall, also known as Pretórium or in the Bethlenovom dome. One permanent exhibition is located in the family villa of the artist and painter Dominika Skuteckého. Along with his painterly work, you can also view the garden of the family residence. The work of this regional artist excels in mastery of techniques and qualities characteristic of traditional Italian painting. He acquired these skills during his long-term work in Viedni and Benátkach.

Pretórium was once part of the municipal castle area, which was built at the beginning of the 16th century. Today, it represents an experimental space for the presentation of domestic and foreign visual art. In 5 modern exhibition halls spread across 3 floors, you will view various forms of exhibitions, vernissages, and curatorial tours.

Bethlenov dom, which is a typical burgher building from the end of the 14th century, is a venue for exhibitions of works originating not only from the gallery's collections but also borrowed works from renowned collection funds and studios. Special exhibitions are held mainly in the autumn period.

All three places, Pretórium, Bethelnov dom, and Vila Dominka Skuteckého, are open to the public every day except Monday. In addition to exhibitions and collections, the gallery also engages in pedagogical activities in the form of lectures for schools or the public, animation programs, creative workshops, or specially focused long-term educational projects. In the collections of the Stredoslovenskej galérie, you will find more than 13,000 items in the fields of graphics, drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Stredoslovenská galéria boasts a history of more than 60 years and after its founding in 1956, it bore several names such as Krajská or Štátna galéria v Banskej Bystrici. Do not hesitate and visit this unique art center, through which thousands of the most interesting works have passed. In addition, Banská Bystrica is also rich in other experiences. Are you enchanted by art? Visit the Národný dom v Banskej Bystrici and one of the most significant artistic ensembles, Štátnu operu. The most famous works of Slovak and foreign authors will be performed by soloists, the choir, the orchestra, or the ballet company. Do you desire to experience something new? Let yourself be lured into observing the starry sky at the Hvezdárni v Banskej Bystrici and gain new knowledge from related sciences.

If you have decided that Banská Bystrica must not be missing from your holiday or travel list, we have a few accommodation tips for you in the vicinity of the Stredoslovenskej galérie. Choose from our offer of apartments, cottages, or log cabins in the surroundings and book a place for your relaxation. Whether you decide to explore Banská Bystrica with family or friends, we believe you will fully enjoy your time together.

History should be viewed in a way that allows us to correctly understand it in terms of its outcomes and impacts on the present. It is essential even today to remember the societal period between 1918 and 1945. Múzeum Slovenského národného povstania in Banská Bystrica is specifically focused on documenting anti-fascist national liberation struggles. Visit its premises and transport yourself back to the past first-hand.

The museum is accessible to all age groups. Therefore, whether you are a family with children or arriving as a school field trip, you will learn plenty of interesting information here. The origin of the museum dates back to 1955. It was established as a nationwide museum and scientific institute. In addition to its professional and methodical activities, this institution also performs advisory and coordination functions throughout Slovakia. There are more than 66 thousand museum collection items and 136 thousand archival items available here. The most extensive collection (in terms of content, theme, and materials) is dedicated to the period between 1918 and 1948.

Enjoy an extraordinary experience by walking through one of the exhibitions. You can choose the permanent exhibition titled Slovensko v protifašistickom hnutí odporu Európy v rokoch 1939 až 1945, or Pamätník Nemecká and Lietadlo Li-2. Hidden underground is Skanzen ťažkej bojovej techniky. The museum itself has been housed since 1969 in the architecturally interesting building of Pamätník SNP. This building is one of the dominant landmarks of the city of Banská Bystrica. It symbolizes the history of our nation, consisting of two reinforced concrete sculptures connected by a bridge that expresses the idea of the SNP.

Part of the museum is also a specialized library. You can enrich your knowledge in this place as well. Do not forget that admission is free every first Sunday of the month. Our guides can present engagingly and factually presented information to you. You will be captivated by many vehicles, howitzers, or combat equipment used during the uprising. Check the opening hours, plan your visit to the museum, and let yourself be drawn into the story here. It will be best for you to book accommodation near Múzeum SNP v Banskej Bystrici.

Banská Bystrica District is a popular district, not only for its central location in Slovakia. Many attractions in this city are worth seeing. It is great to book accommodation in Banská Bystrica and enjoy fine days. A day in the water is excellent at the popular Aqualand – plážové kúpalisko. In case you are here on a school trip and have accommodation booked in a hostel in Banská Bystrica, you can also set aside time for Bábkové divadlo na rázcestí. Or will you choose Hvezdáreň or Mestský hrad as your destination? The decision is up to you, and our accommodation offer is diverse.

Named directly after the Transylvanian prince, Gabriel Bethlen, is a house in Banská Bystrica. This building houses an administrative headquarters, exhibition spaces, and a depository from the collection of the Stredoslovenská galéria. Come to the center of the city of Banská Bystrica, to the burgher house on Dolná ulica, and enjoy the atmosphere it offers as a contemporary part of the Stredoslovenská galéria.

Bethlenov dom is a place where all residents of Banská Bystrica contemplate. This is because exhibitions from their local collection as well as borrowed works from other galleries take place here. The spaces are thus regularly filled and enrich the souls of all visitors. A unique feature of the gallery is artistic printmaking, the art of graphics from the second half of the 20th century. This collection is complete. The Stredoslovenská galéria, of which Bethlenov dom is also a part, focuses mainly on the presentation, research, and creation of a collection of modern and contemporary art.

Bethlenov dom consists of an entrance room and an exhibition space on the ground floor. On the upper floor, the exhibition spaces are vaulted with historical arches. A specific genius loci can thus be felt here. In the basement, groups dedicated to fine art will find something for themselves, where they can create art themselves and express themselves creatively. In the rear part of the gallery, in the library, you will find knowledge hidden in books that have been gathered here over decades.

The history of the gallery dates back to the 14th century, when a multi-story house was added to the originally tower-like burgher structure. At the entrance, a Latin inscription Benedicto domini divites facit 1610 is preserved, which in free translation means: The blessing of the Lord makes you rich. A tradition is linked to the house that Gabriel Bethlen had himself crowned as the King of Hungary here. Unfortunately, due to the unsuccessful anti-Habsburg uprising, he had to give up the crown.

On the last Sunday of the month, admission to the gallery is free. Therefore, if you plan your trip as early as Friday and book accommodation near Bethlenov dom for at least two nights, you will experience all the works of art firsthand. However, if you would also like to explore other buildings of the Stredoslovenská galéria with multiple exhibitions, feel free to head to Pretórium or Vila Dominika Skuteckého.

Banská Bystrica as such offers all its residents and visitors various options for spending time. You just need to choose the right apartment in Banská Bystrica or a room in a Banská Bystrica hotel. You will have everything close at hand and will also enjoy other interesting places and monuments of the city. Popular choices for families include the banskobystrická hvezdáreň, and during the summer, Aqualand – plážové kúpalisko. Choose the attractions in Banská Bystrica yourself; we will gladly help you with the choice of accommodation. You can find the best accommodation on our portal.

Do you have an artistic spirit and want to develop it in a place where you will meet like-minded people? Then drop by the premises of the Literárne a hudobné múzeum. You will draw inspiration there, perhaps you will be "struck by the muse," and you will enjoy a pleasant time in the company of both each other and its stunning exhibits.

The Literárne a hudobné múzeum is located on Lazovná ulica in the regional city of Banská Bystrica. This metropolis of central Slovakia offers a number of interesting attractions in its selection. If you choose precisely the Literárne a hudobné múzeum, you will learn information regarding the art of the Banská Bystrica region within it. All you need to do is just park your car in front of its gates and let yourself be carried away by the indescribable atmosphere.

The museum was established in 1969 on the site where our well-known Slovak author Ján Botto lived, worked, and operated. During the existence of this museum, the literary club LITERA 2 formed around it. Currently, you can admire the exhibits in one of its 5 exhibitions. At your choice is the Múzeum – domov múz, Bábkarský salón, Ľudové hudobné nástroje na Slovensku, Pamätný dom J. G. Tajovského in Tajov, as well as the Pamätná izba Pavla Tonkoviča in Podkonice. The first two mentioned are also suitable for immobile visitors.

In the part designated as domov múz, there are three separate units, namely the music, literary, and theater salons. In their parts, you will look into the past and remind yourself of individual prominent personalities who operated in Banská Bystrica and this region. Interactive panels or video screenings will draw you even more into the action. In the Bábkarský salón, you will get even closer to the art of puppet tradition, which is connected with the Stražan and Anderle families. Have you ever tried to guide a puppet or dramatize a fairy tale using your voice? In the exhibition of Ľudové hudobné nástroje, the basis is folk instrumental musical instruments, of which there are more than 250 pieces here. There are more than 200 different types of instruments in this collection. Did you know that whip-stocks, whips, or bells used to be popular musical instruments of that era as well?

We recommend that you do not miss the Pamätný dom J. G. Tajovského in Tajov either. It is an authentic exhibition located in the house where he lived. You will also find personal belongings of his wife Hana Gregorová here. Part of the collection is also reserved for the native Jozef Murgaš. He was a prominent inventor, painter, and priest. Let yourself be drawn into the metallurgical history of the village, traditional folk clothing, and crafts that the local inhabitants engaged in. The last-mentioned part of the museum is the Pamätná izba Pavla Tonkoviča in Podkonice, which is dedicated to the most prominent native, folklorist, conductor, pedagogue, and composer Pavol Tonkovič, the co-founder and first artistic director of the Slovenský ľudový umelecký kolektív.

We believe that, enriched with new knowledge, you will not want to set off for your homes. You can also comfortably visit other attractions in Banská Bystrica. Do not miss swimming in Aqualand, Plážové kúpalisko Banská Bystrica. Or will you rather choose the historic area of Partizánska republika Kalište as your destination? If precisely this activity appeals to you, do not hesitate and also include a visit to the observatory in Banská Bystrica on your list. It is a place where every single star in the sky will shine before your eyes. You can also conclude your trip at the Mestský hrad in Banská Bystrica.

Not much can be managed in a single day, and so we recommend booking quality accommodation near the Literárne a hudobné múzeum in Banská Bystrica. Feel free to choose from the selection of apartments in Banská Bystrica, or also focus on affordable private accommodation. We will gladly help you with the choice of accommodation.

He was profoundly convinced that everything he created belonged to Slovakia, and through his work, he tirelessly proved how beautiful and rich it is. Ján Kulich is one of the most prominent representatives of 20th-century Slovak art. It is precisely to his life's work that Galéria Jána Kulicha, situated in the heart of the village of Zvolenská Slatina in the Zvolen district, is dedicated. The gallery building with a large adjacent garden is located between the school and the Evangelical church. Here, you can admire the artist's work in all its diversity. Wooden statuettes from his childhood, drawings, and sketches, as well as monumental sculptures, have been preserved. You will not easily forget this artistic experience.

The modern gallery has its home in a simple linear building. The structure is oriented toward the north, where an old vicarage stood in the past. It was right here that historical figures once gathered, and it was also the birthplace of Terézia Vansová. Part of the gallery grounds is a restored fragment of one wall of the original vicarage with artistic embellishment. Before entering the gallery building, an engaging frontal sculpture will welcome you. It will look familiar if you have ever visited the village of Terchová in the past. It is a scaled-down version of the monumental statue of Juraj Jánošík that guards the entrance to Vrátna dolina. Its author is none other than the artist Ján Kulich.

The main mission of the gallery is to preserve and present the work of Ján Kulich to the public. Right here, you have the opportunity to get acquainted with the broad range and content scope of the great national artist's creation. The gallery's collection consists of almost 3,700 original works. You can admire wooden statuettes from the author's childhood creation, drawings, sketches, and paintings, as well as medals, reliefs, sculptures, and portraits. All presented works are assembled into several thematic circles of the artist's lifelong key themes. The exhibition is updated annually.

An interesting part of the gallery's activity is the implementation of educational programs targeted not only at children and youth. Cultural projects, creative workshops, and cultural-social events in the garden are organized here. Children love participating in fun trivia competitions and activities, playing detectives, searching for treasure, or taking part in drawing mini-workshops. The gallery also offers its unique premises for rent. If its grounds charm you, you can organize, for example, a family celebration, wedding, or wedding photoshoot here.

After a beautiful artistic experience in Zvolenská Slatina, we also recommend a trip to the nearby Vígľašský zámok castle, recreation in Športový areál Orlík in Zvolen, and a tour of the majestic Zvolenský hrad. A trip to Pustý hrad and a tour of the picturesque wooden articular church in Hronsek are also unique experiences. There are many more tourist attractions and sights in this region. Come and see for yourself. Book accommodation near Galéria Jána Kulicha and combine relaxation with discovering cultural and historical wealth. You can choose from the accommodation offer in Zvolenská Slatina and adjacent areas, or you can opt for accommodation in Zvolen. On our portal, you will certainly find facilities that meet your requirements.