Medobčinski muzej Kamnik
Grad Zaprice, Muzejska pot 3, SI-1241 Kamnik
Phone386 (0) 1 831 7662
Managed byKamnik Municipality
Zora Torkar, Director
Phone386 (0) 1 831 7647
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| + | | opening hours = 8am–1pm and 4–7pm Tue–Fri, 10am–1pm and 4–6pm Sat, 10am–1pm Sun and holiday. Closed Mon. | ||
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| − | The Intermunicipal Museum | + | The [[Kamnik Intermunicipal Museum]], founded in [[established::1961]] by the District People's Committee of Kamnik within [[Zaprice Castle]], a two-storey Baroque-style fortress with a triangular courtyard. The museum manages beside the [[Zaprice Castle]] also [[Miha Maleš Collection Gallery]] and an open-air museum of granaries from Tuhinj Valley in the castle forecourt. |
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| − | + | == History == | |
| + | The region was in the history under the administration of Kamnik town, whose influence reached up to Tuhinj Valley. Kamnik, first mention in 1229 (actually the citizens of Kamnik), has a long collecting tradition for first (private) collections were grounded already in 1893 by [[Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar Collection, Kamnik|Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar]] (1863–1952). | ||
| − | + | After the establishment of the museum the [[Domžale Municipality]] joined as proprietor in 1964. Until 1991 it was merged with [[Kamnik Principal Library]] as ''Kamnik Cultural Centre''. | |
| − | + | == Mission == | |
| + | It carries out public service for Kamnik, Domžale, Mengeš, Trzin, Lukovica, Komenda and Moravče Municipalities. The museum preserves, maintains and presents movable cultural heritage and collects archaeological, historical, ethnological and art historical heritage in the region. Collections and exhibitions are prepared in cooperation with local communities, associations and individuals. It maintains extensive documentation and library and organises lectures, workshops and guided tours. | ||
| − | + | == Collections == | |
| + | In 1964 the museum purchased part of the private collection of Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar (1863–1952), which had been exhibited in the town from the end of the 19th century (see: [[Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar Collection, Kamnik]]), comprising antiques, sacred art, paintings by Slovene artists who studied in Vienna in the late 19th century and Chinese and Japanese art. | ||
| − | In the | + | In addition, the museum houses a castle salon, renovated in 1997, containing several important Baroque and historical paintings from the end of 19th century. It is used as multi functional room for meetings, press conferences, opening of the temporary exhibitions (in 2004 exhibition on ''General Rudolf Maister and the City of Kamnik''). |
| − | In 1979, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the first reference to the burgers of Kamnik, the museum opened a gallery dedicated to local painter and graphic artist Miha Maleš. | + | Collection of so-called Thonet bentwood furniture (the only one in Slovenia) displays many objects from the nearby chair factory in Duplica near Kamnik, manufacturer of this furniture since the start of the 20th century. |
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| + | There is also an exhibition on the history of the middle classes of Kamnik in the 19th century with portrays bourgeois family life and the town of Kamnik during that period. | ||
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| + | During the 1970s an open-air museum was arranged in the castle forecourt, presenting the architectural heritage of the area which has now become nearly extinct. Four characteristic granaries from the Tuhinj Valley have been set up here, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest one from 1793 also exhibits its entire former inventory. | ||
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| + | In the early 1980s a lapidary collection was arranged in the arcades of the castle's side wing, including selected stones from the archaeological and art history heritage of the region, i.e. tombstone of nobleman Wiederkehr. Lapidarium was renovated in 2003. | ||
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| + | In 1979, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the first reference to the burgers of Kamnik, the museum opened a gallery dedicated to local painter and graphic artist Miha Maleš (1903–1987). | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Miha Maleš Collection Gallery]] | + | * [[Miha Maleš Collection Gallery]] |
| + | * [[Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar Collection, Kamnik]] | ||
| + | * [[Zaprice Castle]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.muzej-kamnik-on.net/ Kamnik Intermunicipal Museum website] | ||
| + | * [http://www.burger.si/Kamnik/Zaprice/Zaprice_S2.html Virtual guide to Kamnik Intermunicipal Museum] | ||
| + | * [http://www.burger.si/Kamnik/Zaprice/PanoramaKamnik_EtnoPark_Zaprice.htm Virtual guide to open-air museum in Kamnik] | ||
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[[Category:Museums]] | [[Category:Museums]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 16 February 2010
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History
The region was in the history under the administration of Kamnik town, whose influence reached up to Tuhinj Valley. Kamnik, first mention in 1229 (actually the citizens of Kamnik), has a long collecting tradition for first (private) collections were grounded already in 1893 by Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar (1863–1952).
After the establishment of the museum the Domžale Municipality joined as proprietor in 1964. Until 1991 it was merged with Kamnik Principal Library as Kamnik Cultural Centre.
Mission
It carries out public service for Kamnik, Domžale, Mengeš, Trzin, Lukovica, Komenda and Moravče Municipalities. The museum preserves, maintains and presents movable cultural heritage and collects archaeological, historical, ethnological and art historical heritage in the region. Collections and exhibitions are prepared in cooperation with local communities, associations and individuals. It maintains extensive documentation and library and organises lectures, workshops and guided tours.
Collections
In 1964 the museum purchased part of the private collection of Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar (1863–1952), which had been exhibited in the town from the end of the 19th century (see: Josip Nikolaj Sadnikar Collection, Kamnik), comprising antiques, sacred art, paintings by Slovene artists who studied in Vienna in the late 19th century and Chinese and Japanese art.
In addition, the museum houses a castle salon, renovated in 1997, containing several important Baroque and historical paintings from the end of 19th century. It is used as multi functional room for meetings, press conferences, opening of the temporary exhibitions (in 2004 exhibition on General Rudolf Maister and the City of Kamnik).
Collection of so-called Thonet bentwood furniture (the only one in Slovenia) displays many objects from the nearby chair factory in Duplica near Kamnik, manufacturer of this furniture since the start of the 20th century.
There is also an exhibition on the history of the middle classes of Kamnik in the 19th century with portrays bourgeois family life and the town of Kamnik during that period.
During the 1970s an open-air museum was arranged in the castle forecourt, presenting the architectural heritage of the area which has now become nearly extinct. Four characteristic granaries from the Tuhinj Valley have been set up here, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest one from 1793 also exhibits its entire former inventory.
In the early 1980s a lapidary collection was arranged in the arcades of the castle's side wing, including selected stones from the archaeological and art history heritage of the region, i.e. tombstone of nobleman Wiederkehr. Lapidarium was renovated in 2003.
In 1979, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the first reference to the burgers of Kamnik, the museum opened a gallery dedicated to local painter and graphic artist Miha Maleš (1903–1987).
See also
External links
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