Postojna is world-famous for its caves, but if you want to understand where you are, how this unique landscape was formed and why there are so many caves beneath its surface, make time to visit the Notranjska Museum Postojna. Its permanent exhibition, The Karst Museum, is one of the best introductions to the fascinating world of karst – and a must-see for anyone who wants to experience Postojna on a deeper level.
What does it actually mean to live in a karst landscape? How does water shape limestone? Why did so many caves, shafts and other characteristic karst features form here? And how have people lived in this unique environment over the centuries? The Karst Museum offers the answers, taking visitors on a journey from the formation of the karst landscape to its natural and cultural heritage.
A special highlight of the museum is the Predjama Treasure, a valuable archaeological find associated with Predjama Castle and one of the most intriguing historical treasures in the museum's collection.
The exhibition speaks your languageThe museum is particularly welcoming to international visitors: the permanent exhibition, The Karst Museum, is presented in both Slovenian and English, while audio guides are also available in Italian and German.
And there is one more important detail for everyone planning a visit: the audio guides are available free of charge to all visitors.
If Postojna Cave answers the question what can we see in the karst?, the Notranjska Museum Postojna offers an excellent answer to the question why does this landscape look the way it does? That makes it a must-see stop in Postojna – especially if you want to take home not only photographs, but also a better understanding of the remarkable world you have come to explore.
