Moderna galerija, or the Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana, is Slovenia’s leading institution for 20th- and 21st-century visual art. Located near Tivoli Park in a striking 1940s building designed by Edvard Ravnikar, the museum houses the national collection of modern and contemporary Slovenian art, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and multimedia works. Highlights include pieces by Tone Kralj, Stane Kregar, and France Mihelič, as well as the influential NSK collective. The museum also features the international Arteast 2000+ collection, showcasing works from Eastern Europe and beyond. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, Moderna galerija hosts rotating shows, artist talks, and educational programs that foster public engagement with contemporary art. All exhibitions include English descriptions, making the experience accessible to international visitors. With its central location, inclusive design, and thought-provoking content, Moderna galerija is a must-visit for art lovers exploring Ljubljana.
Ljubljana Slovenia
Moderna galerija, or the Museum of Modern Art Ljubljana, is located at Cankarjeva cesta 15, 1000 Ljubljana, just west of the city center and about a 20-minute walk from the main train station. The museum sits near major city landmarks such as Cankarjev dom (Cultural and Congress Centre), Republic Square, the Slovenian National Theatre Drama, the Museum of Modern Art’s own gallery spaces, and the Embassy of the United States. Also nearby are the International Centre of Graphic Arts, the National Gallery, Tivoli Park, and the Museum of Natural History, making this area a cultural hub with easy access to art, history, and performance venues.
Castle
Križanke Summer Theatre
Cultural Center
Mestna hiša
Town Hall
Plečnik House
Museum
Cobblers' Bridge
Bridge
National Museum of Slovenia
Museum
City Museum of Ljubljana
Museum
Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Museum
National Gallery of Slovenia
Museum
Museum of Illusions
Museum
Ljubljana Opera House
Opera House
Ljubljana City Theatre
Theatre
Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre
Cultural Center
Prešeren Square
Square
Congress Square
Square
Republic Square
Square
Tivoli Park
Park
Botanični vrt Univerze
Botanical Garden
Špica Park
Park
Osrednja tržnica
Market
Ljubljana Open Kitchen
Market
Breg Embankment
Market
Slovenian Museum of Natural History
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Museum
International Centre of Graphic Arts
Museum
National Museum of Contemporary History
Museum
Museum of Architecture and Design
Museum
Computer History Museum Slovenia
Museum
Museum of Puppetry
Museum
Jewish Cultural Center
Museum
Ljubljana City Gallery
Gallery
Cukrarna Gallery
Gallery
Škuc Gallery
Gallery
Match Gallery
Gallery
Atelje Galerija
Gallery
Alkatraz Gallery
Gallery
Aksioma Project Space
Gallery
DobraVaga
Gallery
Galerija Equrna
Gallery
Galerija Fotografija
Gallery
Galerija Antikvitete Novak
Gallery
Astronomsko-geofizikalni observatorij Golovec
Observatory
Nebotičnik Skyscraper
Observation Place
Šmarna Gora
Mountain
Grajski grič
Park
Rožnik
Park
Fužine Castle
Castle
Cekinov grad
Castle
Auersperg Palace
Palace
Slovenian National Theatre
Theatre
Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
Theatre
Slovenian Youth Theatre
Theatre
Glej Theatre
Theatre
Sentjakobsko Theatre
Theatre
Stara mestna elektrarna - Elektro Ljubljana
Theatre
Kulturnica
Theatre
House of Children and Arts
Theatre
Cankarjev dom
Theatre