Matka Exhibition Center
About This Museum
Tucked away in the canyon near Skopje, the Matka Exhibition Center feels less like a traditional museum and more like a living scrapbook of the area's deep connection to the Treska River and its dramatic cliffs. It’s the kind of place where you can almost hear the echoes of old fishermen and monastic scribes. You'll find stories here that aren't just printed on plaques; they're woven into the very landscape outside its doors. It’s a quiet, thoughtful spot that makes you appreciate how history and nature are inseparable in this part of Macedonia.
Collection Highlights
The exhibits really shine a light on local life, with beautifully preserved traditional tools used by river folk and fascinating archaeological finds pulled from the surrounding hills. Don't miss the detailed models of the canyon's famous medieval monasteries, which give you a sense of their scale and remote locations before you even set foot on a hiking trail.
Visitor Information
It's easy to combine a trip here with a day out on the lake—just follow the road deeper into the canyon from the main parking area. The atmosphere inside is calm and cool, a welcome respite on a hot summer day.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is modest and functional, blending into its stunning natural setting with stonework that seems to rise right out of the canyon floor.
Contact & Location
Address: Dolna Matka, Мечкина Дупка, Шишево, Општина Сарај, Град Скопје, Северна Македонија
Phone: +389 72 935 105
Website: Visit Website
