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Museum · Kremnica, Banská Bystrica
Museum of Coins and Medals, Kremnica
Museum of the National Bank of Slovakia in a Gothic house on Kremnica’s square, with the history of money and medals in the Slovak territory, from the earliest coins to the euro, over five floors.
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About Museum of Coins and Medals, Kremnica
The Museum of Coins and Medals (Múzeum mincí a medailí) is one of the oldest museums in Slovakia. It was founded in 1890 by the archivist Pavol Križko as a local history museum and began specialising in numismatics in 1976. Today it belongs to the National Bank of Slovakia and occupies a burgher house in late Gothic style on Kremnica’s main square.
The exhibition spreads across five floors and follows the history of money in the Slovak territory, from ancient coins to current banknotes, including the famous gold ducats of Kremnica. In the attic is the collection of medals, from the Renaissance to the present day, with works from the international medal symposium that the museum has organised since 1983.
The museum also shows the mining and minting techniques used in the town over the centuries, and visitors can try striking a coin by hand.
The visit complements the tour of the town castle, which is administered by the same museum.
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
One to two hours.
Best time
From June to September it is open Tuesday to Sunday; from October to May, Tuesday to Saturday. It is a good option for rainy days.
How to get there
It is on the south side of Štefánik Square, in the heart of Kremnica.
Tip
Try the manual coin striking, which is often the highlight of the visit for children. Combine the ticket with the visit to the town castle.
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Frequently asked questions about Museum of Coins and Medals, Kremnica
What is on display at Kremnica’s Museum of Coins and Medals?
The history of money in the Slovak territory, the gold ducats of Kremnica, the medal collection and the mining and minting techniques.
Can you mint a coin at the Kremnica Museum?
Yes. The museum allows visitors to try hand‑striking a coin.
How long does a visit to the Coin and Medal Museum take?
One to two hours, depending on interest in the collections.