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Museum · Modra, Bratislava
Museum of the Slovak Ceramic Sculpture
Museum in an old winemaker’s house next to Modra’s walls, dedicated to the city’s ceramic history, with everyday utensils and figures. The courtyard leads to the bastion where the Ignác Bizmayer gallery is located.
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About Museum of the Slovak Ceramic Sculpture
The Slovak Ceramic Sculpture Museum (Múzeum slovenskej keramickej plastiky) is part of the Ľudovít Štúr Museum and occupies an old winemaker’s house on Kukučínova Street, next to the 17th‑century walls. The house’s cellar dates from that century, and the restoration was done in partnership with the Austrian Museum of Ethnography in Vienna.
The exhibition tells the story of Modra’s ceramics from the first written mentions: the potters’ trade in the town, the guilds’ life and the work of local workshops. One section shows everyday items such as plates, jugs and pots; another gathers ceramic figures and sculptures.
Modra has produced what is called majolica—ceramics fired twice and hand‑painted—since the 19th century, building on a potting tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. Hand‑painted decoration became the city’s hallmark.
The museum courtyard connects to the northern bastion of the walls, where the Ignác Bizmayer gallery operates, with works by the ceramist Ignác Bizmayer linked to Modra’s figure tradition.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour, including the bastion gallery.
Best time
At any time of year, in the afternoon, after the Ľudovít Štúr Museum. Opening hours vary by season.
How to get there
It is on Kukučínova Street, attached to the walls, on a street parallel to Štúrova Street.
Tip
After your visit, stop by one of the majolica shops in the centre to see current production. Check opening hours before you go, as some days of the week may be closed.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum of the Slovak Ceramic Sculpture
What can you see at the Slovak Ceramic Sculpture Museum?
The history of Modra’s ceramics, with everyday pieces, figures and sculptures, and the Ignác Bizmayer gallery on the walls’ bastion.
What is majolica?
It is ceramics fired twice and hand‑painted, produced in Modra since the 19th century.
Is the Ceramic Sculpture Museum far from the Ľudovít Štúr Museum?
No. Both are in the centre of Modra, a few minutes’ walk from each other.