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Invitation to a lecture: Ways in which schools and local communities can collaborate to preserve the local oral tradition

We invite you to a lecture entitled ‘Ways in which schools and local communities can collaborate to preserve local oral tradition’, to be delivered by the renowned research fellow, Dr Barbara Ivančič Kutin, from the Scientific Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, 14 October …

With the opening of the exhibition “State, Value Systems and Education”, we highlight the importance of education in shaping the individual and society

Ljubljana, 2 September 2026: We are pleased to announce the opening of the temporary exhibition “State, Value Systems, and Education,” dedicated to the modernisation processes in education in the territory of present-day Slovenia and its neighbouring regions from the reforms of Maria Theresa at the end of the 18th century to World War II. Curated …

History Uncovered: School History Through Museum Objects – new workshop

How well do we know the stories behind museum objects? The workshop History Uncovered: School History Through Museum Objects An old wicker trunk hides precious museum objects related to the history of education – from prehistoric pots to a modern digital calculator. Each object carries its own story, opening a window into the time from …

Teaching programmes in the year 2026/27

Teaching programmes and exhibitions at the Slovenian School Museum often revolve around punishments and rewards, which is an interesting topic that sparks visitors’ imaginations and raises questions about educational methods. This time, we were the ones who earned recognition and were entered into the “golden book.” On International Museum Day on 18 May 2026, we …

Museum staff are strengthening their skills to provide high-quality care for people with cognitive disabilities

We aim to make the museum accessible to everyone, which is why we also include vulnerable individuals among our target groups. We pay close attention to making adjustments, while also continuously pursuing professional development to ensure we are as well-equipped as possible to work with vulnerable groups and provide the most inclusive museum experience possible. …

Summer Museum Night

Mysterious, lively, refreshing, and already a little bit like vacation… At the Slovenian School Museum, we’re once again opening our doors to a world of stories, experiences, and discoveries. You’re invited to join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. We’ve prepared an exciting program for all generations. …

Incredible Energy at the “Play With Me” Festival

Once again this year, the “Play With Me” Festival brought out the sunshine and smiling faces, creating an incredible energy with its diverse program. We’re delighted that we were able to present our programs to festival visitors. “History Under the Lid” Workshop Inclusion, creativity, and connection were brought together in our workshop “History Under the …

At Znanstival, we showcased old-fashioned school writing instruments

Znanstival is a festival of adventures, science lectures, experimental workshops, hands-on experiences, the Garden of Experiments, and the House of Experiments, and is intended for people of all ages. We also took part in the Garden of Experiments, which took place on Stritarjeva Street in Ljubljana on May 29 and 30. Participants learned about the …

Slovenian School Museum is SLOVENIAN MUSEUM OF THE YEAR

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 …

Slovenian School Museum presentation film

We invite you to feel the pulse of our museum through the film and to visit us in the future.

Watch the film