Fužine Castle: Museum of Architecture and Design

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The Museum of Architecture and Design (Muzej za arhitekturo in oblikovanje – MAO) is one of the oldest museums of this kind in Europe. The central national museum organising exhibitions and events in the field of architecture, urban planning, industrial and graphic design as well as photography is located in the Fužine Castle – the only still preserved Renaissance castle in Ljubljana.

MAO is also the organiser of the of the world's longest-running design biennial – BIO.

Schedule

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00.

The museum is closed to visitors when exhibitions are being set up and on selected public holidays (1 January, 1 November, 25 December).

Entrance fee

Admission prices

Adults 7 €
Schoolchildren, students, seniors 3.50 €
Family (1–2 adults and children) 12.50 €
European Youth Cardholders 1.30 €

SUNDAYS AT MAO

Children workshops 3.00 €
Entrance to the exhibition for a parent/attendant 3.00 €

Free admission: Every first Sunday in the month, International Museum Day, Summer Museum Night; preschool children, disabled persons, unemployed persons, attendants, journalists, members of professional associations, ICOM card holders

Accessible to persons with movement disabilities

Designated parking space for persons with movement disabilities
Designated path from the car park/public transport to the building
Designated entrance for persons with movement disabilities

Contacts

Rusjanov trg 7 1000 Ljubljana

Phone: +386 (0)1 548 42 70, +386 (0)1 548 42 80

Email: [email protected]

Web site: Fužine Castle: Museum of Architecture and Design

Map

The Renaissance Fužine Castle occupies a charming and quiet location along the Ljubljanica River, at the city outskirts. The spacious castle yard and the halls featuring remains of Renaissance fresco works provide a unique setting for an array of business and social events alike.

The function rooms are suitable for business meetings, receptions, promotional events, lectures, conferences, receptions, wedding ceremonies, cultural performances, concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows or simply parties. The halls and the courtyard can welcome from 250 to 800 guests. The number of people allowed on the premises is adjusted according to the current epidemiological situation.

Quite a large parking space is also available.

When choosing the Fužine Castle - Museum of Architecture and Design for an event, one should not miss the opportunity to visit their excellent exhibitions on architecture, design and photography. Almost all the prominent Slovene architects and designers from the twentieth century, as well as many photographers, are represented in the museum’s holdings, totalling to more than 1,000 authors.

Contacts

Rusjanov trg 7
1000 Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Phone: +386 (0)1 548 42 89

E-mail: [email protected]

POI konference:
http://www.mao.si

Map

Capacities

Rooms 2
Area size 450
Theater seats 250
Banquet 250
Reception 800

Conference rooms

Big Tower
- Theater
  
  200
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  250
- Banquet
  
  90
- Size of the room
  
  150
- Ceiling height
  
  3.2
South Hall
- Theater
  
  130
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  220
- Banquet
  
  85
- Size of the room
  
  130
- Ceiling height
  
  2.85
Courtyard
- Theater
  
  500
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  800
- Banquet
  
  400
- Size of the room
  
  450
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Castle Park
- Theater
  
  500
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  800
- Banquet
  
  500+
- Size of the room
  
  450
- Ceiling height
  
  0