Slovak National Gallery
Slovak National Gallery
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Located on the waterfront, this gallery features fine Slovak Gothic, baroque and twentieth-century art in addition to some old European art pieces.
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SashaCT
Hong Kong, China85 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I am of two minds about this place. The recent additions to the gallery building are an architectural marvel - a really wonderful museum space. The collection, on the other hand, is quite modest. The room dedicated to the development of modern art in Slovakia is well organized and gives you a clear sense of how modern art in the country evolved, but the art itself is, for the most part, so-so.
Written July 3, 2023
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909kat
Niskayuna, NY17 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Although only a section of the museum is open because of extensive renovations and building, it is a lovely place to visit while in Bratislava. Entrance is free and has a warm and friendly feel to it. Main exhibits currently are on 19th Central European Impressionists and 20th century works by a Slovak artist, Weisz-Kubincan. Both exhibits were thoughtfully presented and introduced me to artists I was heretofore not knowledgeable about. Highly recommend.
Written July 16, 2019
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Louise090
UK467 contributions
May 2016
When we were here the middle floor was closed but the top and first floors were open. The top floor had an exhibition of jewellery which was quite modern and industrial looking, but the first floor had an exhibition of baroque, gothic and medieval art, mostly sacred, and arranged by theme. It was really good and there was lots to see and a helpful guide in English. We were there about an hour and entry was free. There is a cafe right next door if you want to linger.
Written June 3, 2016
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PutujuciDzindas
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina25 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We stumbled upon this building, and decided to enter out of curiosity. The entrance was free, and we enjoyed the exhibition, very interesting (especcialy the interactive part on upper level).
Written January 26, 2016
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Joannabell2014
London, UK16 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
The gallery is free of charge in 2014 as it is under renovation. Therefore, can't really be too disappointed as it didn't cost anything. However, from the outside the building looks tatty and run-down, not as I would expect something with the word 'national' in the title.
The exhibits I didn't find particularly inspiring, although each to their own. I was interested by what I had read on the website as the contemporary art section. This was on the top of 3 (fairly small) floors. It certainly didn't compare to any of the London galleries, although there were a couple of more interesting pieces.
I would say that if you are in the city for a limited amount of time, there are certainly better things to do. Maybe when it's finished being renovated, it would be worth a visit. If you do chose to go, check the opening times as they do differ on different days of the week and the entrance door is heavy - don't be put off when it appears not to be open, just push harder!
The exhibits I didn't find particularly inspiring, although each to their own. I was interested by what I had read on the website as the contemporary art section. This was on the top of 3 (fairly small) floors. It certainly didn't compare to any of the London galleries, although there were a couple of more interesting pieces.
I would say that if you are in the city for a limited amount of time, there are certainly better things to do. Maybe when it's finished being renovated, it would be worth a visit. If you do chose to go, check the opening times as they do differ on different days of the week and the entrance door is heavy - don't be put off when it appears not to be open, just push harder!
Written August 26, 2014
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yale999
Bratislava, Slovakia1,466 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Although the main part of the gallery is closed due to reconstruction, old building - Esterhazy palace hosts two good exhibitions. All exhibitions are free of charge during 2014, so it is a good idea to visit when you walk by.
On the third floor, there is a nice exhibition of impressionism, including also some paintings by Manet. Open during April and May 2014.
The first floor hosts "impermanent exhibition" which includes selection of art from the permanent exhibition of the gallery, including wooden sculptures by Master Paul of Levoca.
Although these exhibitions are small in size, lovers of art can find them interesting.
On the third floor, there is a nice exhibition of impressionism, including also some paintings by Manet. Open during April and May 2014.
The first floor hosts "impermanent exhibition" which includes selection of art from the permanent exhibition of the gallery, including wooden sculptures by Master Paul of Levoca.
Although these exhibitions are small in size, lovers of art can find them interesting.
Written April 7, 2014
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cimbim
Unhost, Czech Republic18 contributions
Oct 2011 • Business
Very nice exhibitions (seasional and long term). Maybe the english text are missing somewhere.
Written October 31, 2011
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Kat
Banbury, UK75 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
The exhibitions are e quite small, featuring various Slovak artists, but it gives you a good flavour of Slovak art movements and the write up and presentation is great. There's a really nice library as well and professor hamster is brilliant - originally designed as a tool to help teach kids about art history and get them engaging, it's also terribly entertaining for adults as well.
Written September 3, 2019
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David O
London, UK58 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
In January I was back in Bratislava for the second phase of my overseas dental treatment. After the dental appointments and a couple of visits to my local friends, I still had some free time on my hands. I like walking, but the weather was not really suitable for this, and so it was time to take in a couple more of the city's galleries.
The Slovak National Gallery's Bratislava site (there are others) is currently in the midst of a major reconstruction and refurbishment programme, and so exhibitions are limited to three small floors in the older part know as the Eszterhazy Palace. Apparently to compensate for the limited size of the exhibitions entrance is currently free.
The 1st floor is a permanent exhibition of an interesting selection of religious icons and paintings. Many were by artists from the region.
The 2nd floor was closed as it was being prepared for a temporary exhibition on architecture.
The 3rd floor had a temporary exhibition of Bazovsky photography and art documenting the region and its people in the first half of the 20th century. It was interesting to reflect upon how life was then and how it has changed in the intervening period.
Check the SNG web site for details of the temporary exhibitions.
Both floors that were open at the time of my visit were imaginatively presented Currently, you could cover the gallery in an hour or so, unless you have a particular interest in the subject of one or more of the exhibitions. However, looking at the size of the area under reconstruction, once the full gallery reopens I could probably spend much longer here, and I look forward to making a return visit and writing a further review on one of my future trips to the city.
The Slovak National Gallery's Bratislava site (there are others) is currently in the midst of a major reconstruction and refurbishment programme, and so exhibitions are limited to three small floors in the older part know as the Eszterhazy Palace. Apparently to compensate for the limited size of the exhibitions entrance is currently free.
The 1st floor is a permanent exhibition of an interesting selection of religious icons and paintings. Many were by artists from the region.
The 2nd floor was closed as it was being prepared for a temporary exhibition on architecture.
The 3rd floor had a temporary exhibition of Bazovsky photography and art documenting the region and its people in the first half of the 20th century. It was interesting to reflect upon how life was then and how it has changed in the intervening period.
Check the SNG web site for details of the temporary exhibitions.
Both floors that were open at the time of my visit were imaginatively presented Currently, you could cover the gallery in an hour or so, unless you have a particular interest in the subject of one or more of the exhibitions. However, looking at the size of the area under reconstruction, once the full gallery reopens I could probably spend much longer here, and I look forward to making a return visit and writing a further review on one of my future trips to the city.
Written February 14, 2018
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Bigtangle
Oxford, UK281 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
A must see whilst in Bratislava really. 3 floors of changing exhibitions and a wonderful art bookshop with extremely helpful staff. English spoken very well here too.
Written June 1, 2017
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