On International Museum Day on 18 May 2026, we received the unique SLOVENIAN MUSEUM OF THE YEAR award at the Valvasor Awards ceremony in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of museology. We are honoured that the Committee working under the Slovenian Museum Association has recognised our long-standing committed work in areas that significantly …
International Museum Day, which we celebrate every year on May 18, will take place this year under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World.” The theme highlights museums as spaces for dialogue, inclusion, and connection in times of social division. The Slovenian School Museum will be open to visitors on Sunday, May 17, and Monday, …
State, Value Systems and Education (Late 18th to Mid-20th Century) Scientific Symposium 14 May 2026 Slovenian School Museum From the time of Maria Theresa until World War II, a comprehensive education system became established on Slovenian territory. Amid political and other changes, the intended purpose of education stood out in the interplay of different …
Visitors with the Ljubljana Card can now visit us for free. They can view the permanent exhibition “School rules!” and explore the development of education over time. They can also visit the exhibition “We Collect, We Explore, We Revive: Sports Heritage” and the Sports Museum. The Ljubljana Card is a special card issued by the …
In April, we provided pupils with access to high-quality educational content by running educational programmes at three remote branch schools. Our visit introduced communities with limited cultural access to a new way of learning through heritage, thus building a bridge between the schools and the museum. As part of the special task ‘Reading literacy and …
In 2026, the Slovenian School Museum will examine the complex education system from the perspective of political and value systems, spanning the period from the reign of Maria Theresa to World War II. We are preparing an in-depth SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM and a TEMPORARY EXHIBITION. The modern state’s targeted concern for education on Slovenian territory, from …
From 26 to 28 March 2026, Postojna hosted the 9th International Conference Schools/Kindergartens & Museums/Galleries, traditionally organised by the Educa Izobrazevanje institute in cooperation with renowned institutions from Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The title of this year’s conference was ‘Schools and Museums between Authenticity and Digital Participation’. The conference aimed to reflect on the two …
On 1 April 2026, the Cultural Bazaar at Cankarjev Dom brought together cultural and educational institutions under the central theme of accessibility. The programme of the largest professional training event in cultural and arts education included a wide variety of events: lectures, presentations, round tables, workshops, performances, film screenings and guided tours of the exhibition. …
The Slovenian National Education Institute, together with partners, organised the first conference within the “School Eco-Gardens in the Educational Environment for Achieving Climate Goals” project, which took place on 11 March 2025 at the Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož. The conference featured two plenary lectures, including one by our curator, Mateja Ribarič, who gave a …
On Friday, 6 March 2026, the day after National Reading Day, we held a topical training session for teachers at the museum library entitled “Reading Literacy: A Teacher’s Challenge and Goal”. Through practical workshops, clear and illustrative examples of best practice, lectures, and a group discussion about the daily challenges teachers face in the classroom, …
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