Orava Museum of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav

The literary exhibition in three rooms presents the life and work of one of the most important realistic, lyrical-epic authors of Slovak literature from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries – poet, playwright, translator and lawyer Pavel Országh Hviezdoslav.

Opening times: 1 November to 30 April, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm, 1 May to 30 October, daily from Monday 8m to 4pm / Sunday 10am to 5pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Points of interest: textual and pictorial material of the poet, personal memorabilia of the poet and much more
More information: www.oravskemuzeum.sk
GPS: 49.206418, 19.297228

Museum of Orava Village, Zuberec – Brestová

The outdoor museum lies in beautiful nature surrounded by the peaks of Roháče. Discover over 50 buildings of folk architecture documenting of the life of Orava’s people – farmers, artisans and shepherds.

Opening times: 1 October to 31 May, daily except for Monday 8am to 3.30pm, 1 June to 30 September, daily 8am to 5pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 1 to 4 hours
Points of interest: agriculture and zoo exposition, regular programmes, artisan showcase
More information: muzeum.zuberec.sk
GPS: 49.260460, 19.661579

Forester’s House under the Babia hill

This beautiful and idyllic place under the majestic Babia hill is linked to two important figures of Slovak literature – Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav a Milo Urban.

Opening times: 15 April to 31 October, daily except for Monday 9am to 4.30pm / Sunday 10.30am to 6pm

Entry with guide: yes
Estimated time: 45 minutes to 2 hours (visitors are allowed to enter by car all the way to the exposition)
Points of interest: multimedia presentation of Hviezdoslav’s work, display of work corner with the poet’s handwriting, famous tippet and much more
More information: www.oravskemuzeum.sk

Martin Kukučín Memorial House in Jasenová

The memorial house of Slovak Realist writer, playwright and physician Martin Kukučín is located in the village Jasenová, 5 km from Dolný Kubín. The house is still preserved to this day thanks to restoration in 1960, after which the house was opened to the public.

Opening times: 15 April to 30 June and 1 September to 31 October, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm, 1 July to 31 August, daily except for Monday 8am to 3pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 45 minutes to 2 hours
Points of interest: literary work of the poet – almost 100 short stories, novellas, fragments, children stories and much more
More information: www.oravskemuzeum.sk

Florin’s House

The house is currently used for temporary themed exhibitions. The Theo Herkeľ Florin Memorial Room and the original furnishings of the poet are accessible in the exhibition.

Opening times: 2 January to 31 December, Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 45 minutes to 2 hours
Points of interest: collections of poems, personal possessions, regular exhibitions, creative workshop and much more
More information: www.oravskemuzeum.sk

Čaplovič’s Library

Čaplovič’s Library holds 93,611 literary units dated to the period from the 14th to 21st century

Opening times: 1 November to 30 April, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, 1 May to 30 October, daily from Monday 8m to 4pm / Sunday 10am to 5pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 45 minutes to 2 hours
Points of interest: 93 611 literary collections
More information: www.oravskemuzeum.sk

Room of Grandmothers, Párnica

The museum is located in a 150-year-old yeoman’s style building. It offers more than 230 exhibition pieces lent or gifted by the residents and natives of the village.

Opening times: every Wednesday from 2pm to 5pm / entry outside opening hours with booking 043 /589 22 83

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Points of interest: hand-painted chest, military trunk with original equipment, school chronicle from 1908, deposit book from 1940 and other items can be found here
More information: www.parnica.sk
GPS: 49.194065, 19.198351

The Museum of Noble Carriages and Sledges, Oravský Podzámok

A unique and extensive collection of 21 exhibits document the development of carriages and sledges for nobles, burghers, peasants, for hunting, fun, funeral or tough winters.

Opening times: 1 May to 30 October, only on weekends 9.30am to 6pm, 1 June to 31 August, daily 9.30am to 6pm

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Points of interest: 21 exhibits
More information: www.muzeumkociarov.sk
GPS: 49.260488, 19.357653

Municipal Museum, Vyšný Kubín

The museum documents archaeological excavations, the history of settlement of the village, the period clothing of yeomen, and offers information about natives and figures who lived in Vyšný Kubín.

Opening times: entry with booking 043/586 51 38

Entry with guide: yes
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Points of interest: period clothing of yeomen, archaeological excavations and much more
More information: www.vysnykubin.sk
GPS: 49.184501, 19.316025

Bobrova raľa and the Little Ethnographical Museum at Podbiel, Podbiel

The folk architecture reserve of Bobrova raľa (Beaver’s Bounds) consists of a lightly damaged traditionally built-up area of agricultural yards near the main road of the village. The small ethnographical museum provides information about archaeological findings, the former narrow-gauge railway, and items used in the past in households during agricultural activities and liturgies.

Opening hours: open only from 1 July to 31 August / entry with booking 043/538 14 40

Entry with guide: no
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Points of interest: items used in the past in households, agricultural activities and liturgies
More information: www.podbiel.sk
GPS: 49.306147, 19.485025

Monument zone

The centres of Trstená and Tvrdošín (both since 1991) and the village Oravský Pozdámok (since 1995) are monument zones.