What are the opening hours for Idrija Municipal Museum?

Contact Idrija Municipal Museum directly for current opening hours and admission information.

How do I get to Idrija Municipal Museum?

Idrija Municipal Museum is located at Grad Gewerkenegg, 9, Prelovčeva ulica, Riže, Bašerija, Idrija, 5280, Slovenija. It's easy to find right in the town center at Prelovčeva ulica 9, and trust me, you'll want to set aside a good couple of hours to see everything properly.

Idrija Municipal Museum

Name: Idrija Municipal Museum
Address: Prelovčeva ulica 9, 5280 Idrija, Slovenia, Idrija, 5280, Slovenia
Telephone: +386 5 372 66 00
Rating: 4.7

★★★★★ 4.7/5 (7,288 reviews) Excellent

About This Museum

People come to Idrija to dive deep into its incredible history as a mercury mining town, a legacy so important it's recognized by UNESCO. The museum itself feels like a journey, taking you from the town's famous lace-making traditions right down into a simulated mine shaft that gives you a real sense of the miners' world. You can't help but be fascinated by the scale of it all, from delicate bobbins to massive wooden water wheels used to power the operation. It’s one of those places that completely immerses you in a story you probably never knew, making a small Slovenian town feel huge in historical significance.

Collection Highlights

The star is definitely the replica mercury mine you can walk through, but the intricate Idrija lace and the giant 'kamšt' water pump are just as captivating.

Visitor Information

It's easy to find right in the town center at Prelovčeva ulica 9, and trust me, you'll want to set aside a good couple of hours to see everything properly.

Architecture & Building

Housed in what was once the magnificent Gewerkenegg Castle, a grand 16th-century fortress that looms over the town and used to be the mining administration headquarters.