A striking orange building that is home to the karst. At the Notranjska Museum Postojna, discover karst through interactive exhibitions, games, and experiences – from dinosaurs and cave dwellers to modern speleology.

Notranjska Museum Postojna

Discover the world of karst, where nature and history come together in a fascinating story of the underground. Through interactive content, rare exhibits, and unique stories, the Karst Museum exhibition reveals the formation of the karst world – a world of eternal darkness and extraordinary natural phenomena. Offering one of Europe’s most comprehensive presentations of the karst world, the Notranjska Museum is an essential stop during your visit to the Postojna region.

The Karst Museum exhibition takes you on an unforgettable journey through the world of karst, where you can discover:

  • The origins of the karst landscape: Learn how limestone and dolomite shaped one of Europe’s most distinctive natural environments.
  • Life in prehistoric times: Discover the animals that once roamed this region and explore the traces left behind by Neanderthals.
  • Secrets of the underground: Discover what secret underground military operations, mysterious cave shrines of pagan worship, and eternal ice have in common.
  • Cultural heritage: Admire the priceless treasure from Predjama Castle and learn how people adapted to life on the rugged karst terrain.

The museum is also an excellent destination for families. Children can observe cave animals under a microscope, clean a cave through interactive play, touch a stalactite (which is not permitted in nature), explore digital content on the museum’s Krasflix platform, try their hand at archaeology in the interactive archaeology corner, or enjoy the Jamar Junior play area.

 

Visitors who enjoy gamified experiences can also take on the Karst Hunt challenge.

The museum is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and offers free parking.

Information

Kolodvorska cesta 3,
6230 Postojna

T: +386 (0)5 721 10 90
E: info@notranjski-muzej.si