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Museum · Ljubljana

Narodni muzej Slovenije

The oldest flute, Iron Age buckets and Roman Emona.

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About the museum

The oldest museum in Slovenia, founded in 1821, shows the archaeology and history of the Slovenian lands.

Three reasons to go

  1. 1The Neanderthal flute

    A bone with holes from the Divje Babe cave, perhaps the oldest musical instrument.

  2. 2Situlas

    Bronze buckets with scenes of feasts, races and processions from around 500 BC.

  3. 3Roman Emona

    Stones, glass and jewellery from Roman Ljubljana.

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Don’t miss

Six things to look for. Works sometimes move, so ask at the desk.

  1. 01Highlight Nº

    The Divje Babe flute

    A cave bear bone, about 55,000 years old, with holes.

    Prehistory
  2. 02Highlight Nº

    The Vače situla

    A bronze bucket decorated with a procession, a feast and a boxing match.

    Iron Age
  3. 03Highlight Nº

    Egyptian mummy

    The coffin and mummy of Isahta.

    Egypt room
  4. 04Highlight Nº

    Roman glass

    Fine glass from the graves of Emona.

    Roman rooms

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The flute, the situlas and Emona.

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Combine

The Slovenian Museum of Natural History shares the same building.

With kids

Look at the Vače situla: find the boxers and the horses. What prize do you think the winner got?

How to get there

Narodni muzej Slovenije

Ljubljana, Ljubljana City Municipality, Slovenia

  • On footFrom Prešeren Square10 min
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Hidden story

Flute or bite?

Scientists argue about the most famous object in the museum.

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The bone found in Divje Babe cave in 1995 has two whole holes and two broken ones. Some scientists think a Neanderthal made it as a flute; others think the holes are bites of a cave hyena. Musicians have made copies and played tunes on them. Look at it and decide for yourself.

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Questions about Narodni muzej Slovenije

Where is Narodni muzej Slovenije?

Narodni muzej Slovenije is in Ljubljana, Ljubljana City Municipality, Slovenia. Address: Ljubljana, Ljubljana City Municipality, Slovenia.

How do I get tickets for Narodni muzej Slovenije?

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Is Narodni muzej Slovenije a good visit for families?

It can be a lovely visit for you and your family. Ask the museum about activities for children, and combine the visit with the other museums of Ljubljana.