Museum of Post and Telecommunications
About This Museum
People don't just stumble upon the Museum of Post and Telecommunications; they make a deliberate, winding journey into the hills above Ljubljana, drawn by a curiosity for how we've always found ways to connect. Inside a grand old manor, the story unfolds not through dry text panels but through tangible objects you can almost hear and feel. You'll find yourself face-to-face with a formidable row of manual telephone switchboards, their cords coiled like sleeping snakes, and marvel at the sheer weight of a postman's bicycle from a bygone era. It’s a quiet, personal museum that feels more like an exploration of human ingenuity than a static display. The overall effect is surprisingly moving, leaving you with a deep appreciation for the networks that have bound society together long before the digital age.
Collection Highlights
A fully operational manual telephone exchange where you can try your hand at connecting calls, an impressive collection of Slovenian postboxes through the decades, and beautifully preserved uniforms and mailbags from postal history.
Visitor Information
It's nestled in the charming village of Polhov Gradec, so combining a visit with a coffee in the town square makes for a perfect half-day trip from the capital. Check their website for opening times as they can be seasonal.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the elegant Grad Polhov Gradec manor, a stately yellow-baroque building that once served as the local administrative seat, giving the collections a dignified and authentic home.
Contact & Location
Address: Muzej pošte in telekomunikacij, 61, Polhov Gradec, Pristava pri Polhovem Gradcu, Polhov Gradec, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec, Upravna Enota Ljubljana, 1355, Slovenija
Phone: +386 1 364 00 83
Website: Visit Website
