The third Saturday in June is traditionally reserved for the so-called Museums on a Summer Night – a joint campaign involving Slovenian museums, galleries and other cultural institutions, which open their doors wide on this particular day. On this summer’s night of museums, the doors of Prem Castle will be open until late at night. Entry and participation in the event are free. You’re all very welcome to visit Prem!

In addition to Prem Castle, you will be able to see other collections that are either owned by the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica or owned by private individuals who carefully collect and preserve movable cultural heritage.

They say that the night has its own power, so we invite you to join us again this year and get to know the stories from the past.

Castle Prem

18.00 - Art workshop with watercolors on the theme of the exhibition Songs for Peaceful and Joyful Water

The workshop is led by artist Andreja Kranjec and is suitable for adults and families.

20.00 - Lecture by Igor Gardelin: The noble family of Porcia and their legacy

Collections that will be open between 16:00 and 20:00

Zalesje Partisan hospital Memorial Room (Ostrožno Brdo 49)

Painting exhibition of Rajko and Andreja Kranjec (Mereče 6)

Rudi Valenčič's private ethnological collection (Podstenje 6)

Private bicycle collection of Franc Tomšič (Bač 80)

Private ethnological collection of Teo Brožič (Jasen 44a)

Ethnological collection in the Gornji Zemon village (Gornji Zemon 20)

Ethnological collection of the Brkini Škoromats (Podgrad 12)

Pavlovec Gallery Ilirska Bistrica (Gregorčičeva cesta 2)

Cobblers Workshop at the Info point (Maršala Tito Square)

Beekeeping Lodge (Levstikova ulica 8)

Free entry.

The event is supported by the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica, Koper Regional Museum, Ilirska Bistrica unit and Tourist Information Centre Ilirska Bistrica.