National Museum of Contemporary History
Muzeju novejše zgodovine Slovenije

The National Museum of Contemporary History has exhibitions informing about Slovenian history after the 20th century.

The National Museum of Contemporary History in Slovenia is located in Tivoli Park, in the Cekin Mansion. This museum covers the history of the 20th century of Slovenia, which includes a lot of heavy topics in the country’s history.

The four main topics that are highlighted in the museum are World War I, World War II, Socialism in Slovenia, and Slovenian Independence. The museum is very informative and respectfully teaches about these difficult times in history, and acknowledges the importance of these harsh times in Slovenian history.

Slovenia’s contemporary history is often overlooked worldwide, and it is an interesting, yet difficult one to learn about. Bear in mind that some exhibits might be particularly upsetting to visitors. It is a tough museum to visit, but it is important to keep talking about these tragic events so that history doesn’t repeat itself. Come to this museum ready to learn about the modern history of this country, and you’ll find it to be an enriching experience.