There's nothing worse than failing to find your way home at night and walking in circles until dawn. Witches must have bewildered you—there's no other explanation! In Slovenia, the belief in witches, their power, and their role in society was—and in some places still is—deeply rooted. We will discover all the mischief they could brew up, where they gathered, and how you could protect yourself from them. Narrated by Janja Sivec.
Within the framework of The Youth Ivan Grohar Art Colony 2026, an award ceremony for last year's selected artists will be held at the France Mihelič Gallery.
Join us for a Castle Matinee! Every last Saturday of the month, you take a guided tour of our permanent collections and get to know the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and afterwards have a cup of coffee (with a coupon) at the Škofja Loka Castle Cafe while enjoying an excellent view of the medieval town.
By showcasing the intersection of Bulgarian and Slovenian artisanal traditions, the exhibition “The Heritage of the Craftsman: 15 Stories from Museum Etar and 2 Stories from Škofja Loka Museum” tells a shared story about craftsmanship, creativity and preservation of cultural heritage.
Did you know that the Church of the Annunciation in Crngrob is one of the oldest pilgrimage churches in Slovenia and one of the three European churches where whale ribs are kept?
You can find out these and many other interesting facts and legends on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at 11.00 am. Join us for a guided tour through the history of the Crngrob church!
Participation is free, registration is not required.
Join us beneath the arcades of Škofja Loka Castle, where we will display a variety of mushroom species growing in the surrounding natural environment at that time of year.
Join us beneath the arcades of Škofja Loka Castle, where we will display a variety of mushroom species growing in the surrounding natural environment at that time of year.
At this storytelling evening, Mija Stopar brings back memories of the people of Prlekija who were so dear to her, among whom she spent her childhood and part of her youth, and to whom she returned time and again throughout her life. Memories worn into the paths along the hillsides, into white, straw-thatched timber-and-clay cottages, and into the modest lives of people who left her an immeasurable wealth: stories, tales, and songs.
Join us for a Castle Matinee! Every last Saturday of the month, you take a guided tour of our permanent collections and get to know the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and afterwards have a cup of coffee (with a coupon) at the Škofja Loka Castle Cafe while enjoying an excellent view of the medieval town.
