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Museum · Trnava, Trnava
West Slovak Museum (Západoslovenské múzeum)
Regional museum in the old Poor Clares convent, from the 13th century, next to the walls. It has exhibitions on the history, archaeology and ethnography of the Trnava region and collections of bells and brickmaking.
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About West Slovak Museum (Západoslovenské múzeum)
The Museum of Western Slovakia (Západoslovenské múzeum) occupies the former Poor Clares convent of Trnava, first mentioned in 1239 and built next to the city walls. The building has been altered over the centuries and preserves a sacristy with rich stucco decoration and reliefs.
The museum was founded in 1954 as a regional museum and today manages four buildings in the historic centre, three of them national cultural monuments. The collection exceeds 160,000 objects and covers archaeology, history, ethnography and natural sciences of the region. At a national level, the museum specialises in bells, brick production and invertebrates.
On the first floor of the main building there is an exhibition dedicated to the sculptor and medalist William Schiffer, who was born in Trnava. The ethnographic display shows costumes, household items and traditional crafts from the plain villages. The museum also organises temporary exhibitions and workshops.
A visit is a good way to complement the tour of the churches, providing context about everyday life in the town and the countryside.
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
About an hour.
Best time
At any time of year, preferably in the afternoon after the walk through the churches and along the walls. Opening hours vary by weekday.
How to get there
It is on Múzejné námestie, in the south of the historic centre, adjacent to the walls.
Tip
Combine the visit with the nearby stretch of walls beside the convent. Check the museum website for temporary exhibitions and opening days.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about West Slovak Museum (Západoslovenské múzeum)
Where is the Museum of Western Slovakia located?
In the former Poor Clares convent, at Múzejné námestie, in the southern part of Trnava’s historic centre, next to the walls.
What can you see at the Museum of Western Slovakia?
Exhibitions on the history, archaeology and ethnography of the Trnava region, collections of bells and bricks, and the work of the sculptor William Schiffer.
How long does a visit to the Museum of Western Slovakia take?
About an hour for the main exhibitions.