Museums and galleries Strážovské vrchy

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.

If you are a fan of air transport and airplanes fascinate you, take a trip and visit Letecké múzeum Slávnica, which is located at the airfield in the village of Slavnica. In addition to viewing the aircraft, you can also treat yourself to a solid dose of adrenaline and experience a bird's-eye view of the world. If you have courage to spare, book a tandem skydiving jump that you will certainly remember for a long time.

The history of this unique museum began to be written on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of Aeroklub Dubnica nad Váhom, during which the ceremonial opening took place on September 7, 2013. The first exhibit that the aviation museum enthusiasts managed to acquire was a Soviet-made MiG-15 fighter aircraft.

Currently, you will find 10 aircraft here coming from various corners of Slovakia. The largest exhibit is a twin-engine jet aircraft of the Soviet brand Tupolev – TU-134 of the former Czechoslovak Airlines. Did you know that this airliner belonged among the most popular transport aircraft in the former Warsaw Pact states? It was deployed for the first time on the Moscow – Sochi route in 1967.

After viewing all the displayed exhibits, board a sightseeing plane and treat yourself to a panoramic view of the entire surroundings. If you wish to treat yourself to an even more exceptional experience, we recommend undergoing a tandem skydiving jump. A Pilatus PC-6 Porter aircraft will take you up into the clouds. Then follows a free fall from an altitude of 4,000 m, which lasts approximately 55 seconds. You will fall at a speed of 200 km/h, and in addition to the great feeling that you made it, you will also receive a certificate of the completed jump.

Besides tandem jumps and sightseeing flights, the Slávnica airfield also offers solo parachute jumps and canopy piloting. A parachute and other necessary equipment will be gladly rented to you in the rental shop. Aeroklub Dubnica nad Váhom organizes airshows, aviation rallies, and various air events on the airfield premises. The Slávnica airfield annually becomes the venue for the World Championships and European Championships in aerobatics.

Do not forget to announce your visit to this exceptional museum, as well as the reservation for a tandem jump and sightseeing flight, in advance by phone. After a wonderful day spent among airplanes, you do not have to go anywhere else. Stay directly in cozy rooms at the airfield. You can find the complete offer of accommodation near Letecké múzeum Slávnica on our page accommodation Slavnica. During the following days, you can wander around the area and discover other fun attractions in the Biele Karpaty region.

If you love nature, take a hike and run up to Vršatecké bralo, where you will find the ruins of Hrad Vršatec. Visit nearby Trenčín as well and take a tour of Trenčiansky hrad. Children will certainly enjoy the rope park Tarzania. At the end of your stay, take a nice photo at Fontána vodníka Valentína. We wish you a successful holiday full of great experiences.

A romantic manor house built in the Neo-Gothic style is an unexpected architectural gem of the tiny village of Bohunice, located on the right bank of the Váh river, not far from the town of Ilava. The museum, which is part of the property, showcases the region of the surrounding Biele Karpaty. Follow the footsteps of history to this remarkably beautiful place and let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere that reigns here.

The first mention of the manor house dates back to 1712, but the curia acquired its present appearance in the mid-19th century. Hungarian noble families Medňanský and Kubínyi contributed to the reconstruction in the spirit of historical Romanticism between the years 1861 and 1866. To meet the needs of the noble families, Kaplnka sv. Cyrila a Metoda, serving as a family crypt, was built in the grounds with an English park and a pond. A sad story of the Kubínyi family is tied to the building. Juraj Kubínyi and his wife Jana Medňanská, who was the daughter of Alojz Medňanský, a prominent author of works such as Dejiny slovenských hradov (History of Slovak Castles) or Malebná cesta dolu Váhom (A Picturesque Journey Down the Váh), used the manor house as their family residence. After the birth of their daughter Mária, a cholera epidemic broke out in the area, claiming Jana Medňanská and her little daughter as victims in 1866. The heartbroken Juraj Kubínyi had the Neo-Gothic crypt built to lay their bodies to rest, and he himself was laid to rest there in 1902 as the last heir to Medňanský's estate. Since then, the curia changed hands, belonging for instance to Žigmund Rizner, brother of Ľudmila Podjavorinská, who allegedly wrote her famous rhymed fairytale "Čin-čin" inspired by the sparrows in the local English park.

In the 1950s, the residence was seized from the family by the regime of the time, and a library, a folk school, and a shop were established in the premises of the manor house. From 1989 onwards, the building fell into disrepair. It was not until 2010 that the necessary subsidy for reconstruction was successfully obtained, and Múzeum regiónu Bielych Karpát opened its doors in the newly renovated premises in 2012. Since the village of Bohunice does not have its own cultural hall, it also uses the manor house for cultural and social events. The grounds can also be used for weddings and wedding photo shoots.

Múzeum regiónu Bielych Karpát offers a rich array of interesting exhibitions. You will be welcomed by wax figures of prominent personalities from the MAS Vršatec project (a local action group, a civic association), such as Vojtech Zamarovský, St. Benedict, or Božena Riznerová Obrová. For nature lovers, an exhibition of animals and butterflies from the Biele Karpaty region is prepared. Motoring enthusiasts will be pleased by an exhibition of motorcycles on loan from Vlastivedné múzeum v Považskej Bystrici, documenting their production in Považské strojárne between 1947 and 2009. Last but not least, artistic souls will find their delight in the permanent exhibition Genius Loci, featuring works by Bohunice native and academic painter Ján Matejko (1919–1980). The mystery of the art of glassmaking, along with an overview of 20th-century production from the glassworks and glass museum in Lednické Rovne, will be revealed to you by the local glass exhibition. Equally beautiful art, though the art of the written word, is represented by the exhibition of Ľudmila Podjavorinská, whose works have accompanied many from childhood into adulthood. Finally, the museum also hides the antique boudoir of opera singer and actress Božena Riznerová Obrová and an extraordinary ethnographic exhibition of hemp canvas production.

After touring the interior spaces, do not forget to visit the adjacent English park with its small pond and Kaplnka sv. Cyrila a Metoda. The park is dominated by a central trio of trees, a linden, a hornbeam, and a maple, whose crowns form a heart recognizable from a distance, enhancing the magical atmosphere of this place.

Not only the village of Bohunice, but the entire region offers breathtaking places worth visiting. Find accommodation near Kaštieľ a Múzeum regiónu Bielych Karpát, for example in the surrounding guesthouses or apartments. A diverse range of accommodation is also offered by nearby picturesque villages in the foothills of Vršatecké bradlá. You are guaranteed to experience a great stay here, complemented by many memorable experiences from visiting the museum.