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Museum · Bohinjska Bistrica, Gorenjska
Tomaž Godec Museum
The museum in Bohinjska Bistrica is housed in an old tannery by the stream, with exhibits on the valley’s leather and iron industries and a display about the Isonzo front in World War I.
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About Tomaž Godec Museum
The Tomaž Godec Museum occupies the former Godec family tannery on the banks of the Bistrica stream in the center of Bohinjska Bistrica. It is part of the Gorenjska Museum network and is named after Tomaž Godec, from the tanner family who once lived in the house.
The exhibition shows how leather was tanned, with tools and the vats from the old workshop, and tells the story of the Iron Route: for centuries the Bohinj valley had ore mines and forges, such as those in Stara Fužina, linked to the Zois family.
Another section of the museum covers the First World War. Bohinj lay behind the Isonzo front, and the Bohinj railway carried soldiers and supplies to the battles in the Soča valley on the other side of the mountains. Photographs, objects and maps show life in the valley during those years.
The museum is small and has limited opening hours outside the summer season.
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 45 minutes.
Best time
In summer, when opening hours are longer, or on a rainy day between hikes. Check opening days before you go.
How to get there
In the center of Bohinjska Bistrica, near the bridge over the stream, a short walk from the train station.
Tip
Combine it with a stroll through the village and along the Sava Bohinjka riverbank, where the bike path to the lake begins.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tomaž Godec Museum
What is in the Tomaž Godec Museum?
The old tannery workshop, the history of iron in the Bohinj valley and an exhibition about the Isonzo front in the First World War.
Where is the Bohinjska Bistrica museum located?
In the village center, in a former tannery on the stream bank, near the train station.
Is the Tomaž Godec Museum open year-round?
It has reduced hours outside summer; check the opening days before you go.