Discover Slovene rail heritage
About Slovenske železnice Railway Museum
Slovenske železnice Railway Museum is more than just a collection of exhibits; it offers a glimpse into a time when watching a steam train chug into view was a special, awe-inspiring moment, and when train stations served as vital hubs of the world. The former steam locomotive shed in Ljubljana Šiška in the city’s centre is home to many majestic steam locomotives – the oldest one dating to the early 1861 – now resting quietly after many years of active service.
For more than 40 years, the museum has preserved Slovenia’s railway history, providing a place to make lasting memories. Each rail exhibit carries a story of its own – about people, new discoveries, journeys and advancements which left a mark on towns and communities alike. As a place where history is entwined with feelings and educational value, Slovenske železnice Railway Museum is all about creating special moments regardless of one’s age and walk of life.
The central part of the museum houses the roundhouse – a semi-circle structure for servicing and storing locomotives – surrounding the turntable, which is a mechanized bridge unit designed to spin locomotives 360 degrees. The adjacent building B hosts a permanent exhibition covering the station master’s office, track building and maintenance, expansion of the network through time, and the historic telecommunications equipment, signalling and staff uniforms. The place also houses a small collection of rail-themed art pieces.
Opening hours
- Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Mondays closed - Open from 10am to 2pm: 24 December, 31 December
- Closed: 1 January, 2 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December, 26 December
Information for large parties: For parties of more than 10 people, a guided tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance. Guided tours are available only with the museum’s in-house guide. The time and day of the visit are arranged beforehand. For visits without a guided tour, please complete the form Booking a visit for large groups or send an e-mail to muzej.sz@slo-zeleznice.si.
Disability access
The majority of exhibit areas are accessible for people with disabilities. Disabled persons and their carers enter free of charge.
The exhibit areas are handicap accessible (wheelchair) except for the exhibition of the art pieces by Stane Kumar, which has a staircase.
The museum is open to people with visual impairments who have an assistance dog.
Tickets
|
Types |
Price |
| Adults | €8.00 |
| Children, high school and university students, seniors | €4.00 |
| Adults (groups of 10 or more) | €4.00 per person |
| Children, high school and university students, seniors (a group of 10 or more) | €3.00 per person |
| Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) | €20 |
| Preschool children, people with disability status, unemployed, SMD or ICOM card holders or Urbana Tourist Card holders | Free of charge |
Guided tour
Guided tours for groups can be booked by completing the form Guided tour for large groups or sending an email to muzej.sz@slo-zeleznice.si at least 14 days before your visit.
| Language | Price |
| Guided tour in Slovenian | €30 |
| Guided tour in German or English | €50 |
Location
You can travel to Ljubljana by train to keep travel costs and your carbon footprint low. The museum is a 14-minute walk away from the Ljubljana main train station. You can also rent an electric scooter, a bicycle or take the city bus.
Bus stops near the museum
- Parmova (Bus 14), and
- Razstavišče (Bus 3G, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19B, 19I, 20)
Closest city bicycle docking stations
- Trg OF 12 (Station No 9),
- Dunajska 50 (No 27),
- Slovenska 55c (No 8), and
- Bežigrad 11 (No 59).
Closest Nomago bike docking stations
- Trg OF – Železniška postaja (87009)
- Dunajska cesta (87004)
- Likozarjeva ulica – Stolpnica Delo (87024)
Parking
You can leave your car at one of the paid parking near the museum.
Guided tour for large groups
When a closed party has more than 10 people, a guided tour must be booked in advance so the tour can be tailored to the age and interests of the group members. Please complete the form and leave the rest to us.
