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“Smuggling” in Zagreb

Jan Malec — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:11:19 +0000

We have opened a guest exhibition by the National Liberation Museum Maribor, titled Smuggling, at the City Museum of Zagreb (MGZ). At the opening, speeches were given by the Director of MGZ, Dr. Sc. Aleksandra Berberih Slana, the Director of MNOM, Simona Tripkovič, and the curator of the exhibition, Jan Malec Svetel.

Coffee, jeans, laundry detergent, and boundless ingenuity at the border—welcome to the 1980s! Through real stories and objects, the exhibition reveals a time when ‘smuggling’ was more than just shopping—it was an art of survival and a part of everyday life.

If you happen to find yourself in Zagreb, don’t miss the chance to see it! The exhibition will be on display at MGZ until November 22. .

Foto: Muzej grada Zagreba.

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Shell

Jan Malec — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:09:23 +0000

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Silver car

Jan Malec — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:06:23 +0000

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Sewing pin-cushion

Jan Malec — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:57:22 +0000

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for peace and solidarity in EuropeZa mir in solidarnost v Evropi

Jan Malec — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:47:25 +0000

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Extended Weekend Hours!

Jan Malec — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:12:53 +0000

Summer days bring a different pace, which is why the Museum of National Liberation Maribor is adapting its schedule to help you seamlessly plan your leisure moments.

For everyone who loves taking their time to explore local history without the rush, we have great news. Starting July 1st, we are extending our weekend opening hours making it easy to pair your museum visit with a morning walk around town or a Sunday day trip.

New Summer Hours (Weekends from July 1st):

National liberation museum, Ulica heroja Tomšiča 5

Opening hours:

Monday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tuesday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday: from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday: od 9.00 do 15.00

Maribor Photography Museum
, Koroška 19

Opening hours:

Monday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMPonedeljek: od 9.00 do 17.00

Tuesday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday: from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday: from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday: od 9.00 do 15.00

A tip for hot days: As summer temperatures rise across the city, our galleries offer a wonderful opportunity for a pleasant, educational, and serene retreat into the cool embrace of history.

You are warmly invited to visit us and spend part of your weekend in our company. Our new opening hours take effect the first weekend of July—plan your visit today!

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Opening of the exhibition on memory, responsibility, and the perspective of young people on the past

Jan Malec — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:44:13 +0000

We have opened an exhibition that, through the eyes of young people, opens up important questions of memory, responsibility, the understanding of the past, and the prevention of forgetting.

The exhibition was created as part of an international project in which young participants from various countries researched sensitive and demanding topics of war crimes and dark chapters of European history. In Slovenia, the research segment was co-created by our own Uroš Dokl, Maja Pegan, Nika Vrbek, and the Youth Council of Slovenia, while young people also conducted research in other countries in collaboration with partner organizations.

The opening event was inaugurated with a speech by the Director of the National Liberation Museum Maribor, Simona Tripkovič, who emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and the role of young people in understanding the past and shaping a more responsible future.

The event was also attended by the Vice-Mayor of the City Municipality of Maribor, Ms. Davorka Pregl, Louis Mourier from the German Embassy in Ljubljana, and students from the First Grammar School Maribor (Prva gimnazija Maribor), whose presence further emphasized the importance of involving young people in reflections on history, society, and individual responsibility.

A special touch to the opening was given by Uroš Dokl and Domen Kodrič, who accompanied the event with an extraordinary musical performance on traditional Slovenian instruments. Their performance created a special atmosphere and connected visitors with the heritage, memory, and narratives that the exhibition brings to light.

Foto: M. Pigac.

The exhibition addresses various historical chapters, including the commemoration of Srebrenica, the tragic events in Hungary, the Camp des Milles concentration camp, the Nuremberg trials, deportations from Poland, and the fates and lives of resistance fighters. In addition to the visual exhibition, the young participants prepared a series of podcasts in which they reflected on their thoughts, feelings, and insights regarding these dark chapters of history.

The goal of the project is not only to preserve memory but also to actively prevent forgetting, encourage critical thinking, and strengthen the awareness that understanding the past is an important step in building a better future.

We invite you to view the exhibition at the National Liberation Museum Maribor and listen to the voices of young people looking into the past to help co-create a more responsible tomorrow.

Project partners:

@Obrazovanje gradi BiH – Jovan Divjak/Education builds B&H – Jovan Divjak
@Kolegium Europy Wschodniej
@MSS – Mladinski svet Slovenije
@Les Francas
@Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e. V.

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We are opening the exhibition ‘Against Forgetting – For Peace and Solidarity in Europe’.

Jan Malec — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:20:29 +0000

On May 5th, we are inaugurating a unique, multi-faceted exhibition resulting from an international youth study exchange. Young participants from various countries delved into the research of sensitive and complex themes of past war crimes; the Slovenian portion of the research was facilitated by our Uroš Dokl and the Youth Council of Slovenia. In addition to Slovenia, research was conducted in other partner nations, culminating in a comprehensive project that spans from the remembrance of Srebrenica and tragic events in Hungary to the Camp des Milles concentration camp, the Nuremberg trials, deportations from Poland, and the lives and destinies of resistance fighters. Alongside the visual exhibition, the participants produced a podcast series in which they reflected on their thoughts, emotions, and insights regarding these dark chapters of history.

Their goal is not only to preserve memory, but to actively prevent oblivion and encourage critical thinking among their peers.

Join us for the opening and support the voice of young people who look to the past to build a better future.

#AgainstForgetting #Remembrance #MNOM #MSS #VolksbundDeutscheKriegsgräberfürsorge

Foto: Maja Pegan.

‘The project is co-funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.’

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Forward into the Past: Museums Connecting a Divided World

Jan Malec — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:22:55 +0000

At the National Liberation Museum Maribor, together with the Photography Museum Maribor and the Trafika – Museum for One, we are once again joining the nationwide online campaign Forward into the Past. The campaign, which has been co-created since 2020 by the Association of Slovene Museums and the Service for Movable Heritage and Museums, will take place this year between April 13th and 19th, 2026 .

In a time of rapid social change, museums are not just guardians of the past, but spaces for encounter and dialogue. Under the umbrella theme “Museums Connecting a Divided World,” we will explore how heritage connects different generations, communities, and perspectives.

Follow us!

We invite you to visit our social media channels and website this week, where we will regularly post interesting highlights. Follow us using the hashtags: #naprejvpreteklost #muzejinskupnosti #dediščinapovezuje #muzejbrezmeja

Join us in discovering the stories that unite us!

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Let culture keep you warm this winter!

Jan Malec — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:19:55 +0000

When the cold sets in outside and the days grow shorter, the museum turns into the perfect sanctuary. We invite you to trade the winter grey for the vibrancy of history.

Why visit us right now?

Peace to explore: Winter brings a calmer atmosphere, ideal for an in-depth tour of the exhibitions without the noise and the crowds.

Inspiration for new beginnings: Every exhibition tells a story that sparks new thoughts and creative energy for the year ahead.

Whether you are looking for a place for quiet reflection, an educational family outing, or just a short escape from the cold, our doors are open.

Join us and let the stories of the past warm your heart!

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