Železniki Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Šelška Sora valley, the Železniki Museum feels like a direct portal to the region's industrious past. You can almost hear the rhythmic clang of hammers from the old iron forge, which is still preserved right on the grounds. It’s not a sterile collection of objects, but a living narrative of local life, from lace-making to smithing. The atmosphere is wonderfully intimate, as if you're being shown around a communal attic full of treasured stories.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the preserved 18th-century iron furnace (plavž), a hulking stone relic that anchors the entire story. Alongside it, you'll find intricate examples of handmade bobbin lace and tools from the smithy that feel warm to the touch even now.
Visitor Information
It's located at Na Plavžu 58—look for the historic industrial building. Given its smaller size, it's perfect for an unhurried, immersive hour or two.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in a robust, historic industrial building that was part of the original ironworking facility, its stone walls and functional design speaking directly to its past purpose.
