Memorial Centre 1991 and Statehood park
The permanent exhibition of the Memorial Centre 1991 presents the Šaleška and Upper Savinja valleys in the process of Slovenian independence. It is the result of close cooperation between the Velenje Museum and almost all veteran and patriotic organisations in the Šaleška and Upper Savinja valleys, the Municipality of Velenje, the Military Museum of the Slovenian Armed Forces, the Museum of the Slovenian Police and other institutions and organisations, as well as numerous individuals who actively participated in the collection and preparation of the material and made a significant contribution to its final appearance.
The museum’s presentation is divided into two parts, separated and connected by the period of the plebiscite, which marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one – the establishment of Slovenian state sovereignty.
Working hours
Summer working hours (1 April–31 October):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. In August open from Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Winter working hours (1 November–31 March):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Summer working hours (1 April–31 October):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Winter working hours (1 November–31 March):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
In summer from 1 July to 31 August:
Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Open also by arrangement for pre-announced groups.
In summer from 1 June to 31 August:
Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Open also by arrangement for pre-announced groups.
Summer working hours (1 April–31 October):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. In August open from Monday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Winter working hours (1 November–31 March):
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Monday 7 PM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 PM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–11 AM
Thursday 7 PM–9 PM
Friday 7 PM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11 AM
The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays.
The F-Bunker Gallery is open also by arrangement for pre-announced visitors.
Open by arrangement for pre-announced groups.
The memorial room is arranged in such a way that it can be visited 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The key to the memorial room is available at:
Štumpfel Homestead
Plešivec 62
Telephone: 041-983-424 (Branka Štumpfel) or arrange a visit via
e-mail: natalija.stumpfel@gmail.com.
You may also arrange a visit with Velenje Museum by calling: 03-898-26-30 or by e-mail: info@muzej-velenje.si.
MEMORIAL PARK AND MEMORIAL ROOM “THE FOURTEENTH DIVISION”
It is not a coincidence that Graška gora became the symbol of patriotism and fight for freedom and a place for remembrance.
MEMORIAL CENTRE 1991
Memorial Centre 1991 presents the Šalek and the Upper Savinja Valley during the liberation processes of the Republic of Slovenia with its permanent exhibition, events and teaching programmes.
MEMORIAL ROOM “TOPOLŠICA ON 9TH MAY 1945”
In the building of the thermal park in Topolšica, there is a memorial room which presents partial German capitulation of the army Group E and German forces for the South-Eastern Europe. It was signed by Alexander Löhr.
GRIL HOMESTEAD
Gril homestead holds the status of a cultural monument. The house was presumably built in the middle of the 19th century as a small winemaking house on a winegrowing slope of Lipje and Vinska Gora.
KAVČNIK HOMESTEAD
Kavčnik Homestead is an incredible outdoor museum of folk architecture. The central room in one of the oldest wood buildings in Slovenia is a 400-year-old smoke room with an open fireplace, which served for cooking and heating.
HOUSE OF MINERALS
Visitors to the House of Minerals can see the rich collection of minerals from Slovenia and around the world, assembled by private collector Jože Rihtar.
MUSEUM OF THE LEATHER INDUSTRY IN SLOVENIA
The Leather Industry in Šoštanj collection presents the development of the craft of tanning into a major industry and an important economic branch.
VELENJE CASTLE
The headquarters of Velenje Museum are in Velenje Castle, which is famous for being one of the best-preserved Slovenian castles. In historical sources, Velenje Castle was first mentioned in 1270.