A rainy day in the Postojna region

Children and parents can explore the exhibition on the karst, learn how caves are formed, touch fossils, see the remains of Ice Age animals, and discover the hidden treasures of the Postojna underground through interactive displays. Younger visitors are usually most fascinated by the creatures that live in complete darkness and soon realise that the worlds above and below ground are more closely connected than they first imagined.

If you’d like to take the experience a step further, try the museum’s new interactive adventure, Karst Hunt. In this game, the whole family becomes a team of secret agents, solving challenges, uncovering the mysteries of the karst, and helping to “save the last dragon.”

After your museum visit, it’s time for a warm and satisfying lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. In the centre of Postojna you’ll find several family-friendly places where you can relax, enjoy a hot meal, recharge, and chat about what the children enjoyed most at the museum.

In the afternoon, continue your family adventure in a completely different world—Neotropica. This tropical oasis is home to a miniature jungle, where children marvel at exotic animals such as sloths, reptiles, and many other fascinating species. Walking among lush greenery, warm air, and colourful wildlife feels like escaping to another continent, far away from rainy Postojna. It’s a relaxed yet educational end to the day that children will remember for a long time.