- Address: 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Opened: in 1996;
- Website: slo-zeleznice.si;
- Phone: +38612912641;
- Work time: Tue. - Sun. from 10:00 to 18:00, Mon. - day off.
For travelers who have found themselves in the capital of Slovenia , it is definitely recommended to visit the railway museum of Ljubljana . It features unique exhibits that will tell you about the features of the railway operation.
What can I see in the museum?
Ljubljana Railway Museum was founded in the 1960s, it consists of several halls, each of which contains exhibits corresponding to a certain theme. Among them you can list the following:
- The collection, consisting of old-style locomotives, also includes extremely rare specimens that have led the history of their existence since the 19th century. They are all restored in a proper way. Some locomotives are in the room, and some are on the street. There are even small rails on which the model train is periodically launched;
- The equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the railway is special equipment, technical tools. As an example, the trolley can be cited - these are very unusual vehicles that were intended for locomotive movement;
- a separate place is occupied by all possible means of communication - telephone, telegraph, radio stations, teletype;
- A small exhibition is presented separately, containing paintings on which there is a railway theme.
The museum is located on the territory of the old depot. The steam locomotives can not only be inspected from the outside, but can also be taken to the driver's cab or passenger cars.
Information for tourists
The Ljubljana Railway Museum is open for visits every day except Mondays. The time of his work is from 10:00 to 18:00. Adults will be able to visit the exhibition by buying a ticket for 3.5 €, the preferential price is set for students, schoolchildren, pensioners, it is 2.5 €.
Nearby there is a special parking lot on which you can park the car, the first hour is free.
How to get there?
The location of the Railway Museum of Ljubljana is the structure in which the former boiler house was located, it is located on Parmova Street 35.