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Museum · Banská Bystrica, Banská Bystrica
Museum of the Slovak National Uprising
Museum and memorial of the Slovak National Uprising of 1944, in a 1969 concrete building designed by Dušan Kuzma. Around it, an outdoor display gathers armored vehicles, cannons and a World War II aircraft.
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About Museum of the Slovak National Uprising
The Museum of the Slovak National Uprising (Múzeum Slovenského národného povstania) is dedicated to the antifascist uprising of 1944, which began in this town. The uprising was one of the largest antifascist resistance actions in Europe and, although militarily defeated within a few months, left a deep mark on the country’s memory; the date is a national holiday.
The building, inaugurated in 1969 and designed by the architect Dušan Kuzma, is both museum and monument, a concrete construction of unusual forms in a park near the center. The building became a reference of postwar architecture in the country.
The indoor exhibitions cover life in the country between 1938 and 1945, the resistance, the course of the uprising and its consequences, and also include the Holocaust in Slovakia. The collection of military objects is one of the largest in the country.
Outdoors, around the building, are tanks, cannons, vehicles and a World War II aircraft, which can be seen even without entering the museum. The museum organizes the national anniversary celebrations of the uprising every year.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow around two hours for the indoor rooms and the armored vehicle yard.
Best time
At any time of year, on days when it’s open. Around August 29 there are celebrations and more activity.
How to get there
It stands on Kapitulská Street, in a park southeast of SNP Square, near the center.
Tip
See the outdoor display before or after the visit, even outside museum hours. Allow time for the rooms about everyday life in the period, which help to understand the context of the uprising.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum of the Slovak National Uprising
What does the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising show?
Life in the country between 1938 and 1945, the resistance, the 1944 uprising and its consequences, and the Holocaust in Slovakia.
Who designed the Museum of the Uprising building?
The architect Dušan Kuzma. The building, from 1969, functions both as a museum and as a monument.
How much time to allow for the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising?
Around two hours, including the interior and the outdoor area with military vehicles.