Current Educational Programs
Would you like to explore the secrets of the mountain world and discover mountaineering heritage?
At the Slovenian Alpine Museum, we offer diverse educational programs that combine learning, fun, and inspiration for exploring nature!
Trekking Around Makalu 1975 – The First Yugoslav Trekking Expedition to the Himalayas, Temporary Exhibition
In the autumn of 1975, the first Yugoslav trekking expedition set out for Nepal, consisting of 29 mountaineers from various parts of the country. Among the participants were several former alpinists, which gave the expedition a special character – the team was not merely tourist-oriented but also highly mountaineering-skilled. At that time, such a “tourist” [...]
Aleš Kunaver – From Home Mountains to the Roof of the World, Temporary Exhibition
Starting on 17 October, the temporary exhibition Aleš Kunaver – From Home Mountains to the Roof of the World will be on view. It is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the first ascent via a new route on Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak and the first (then Yugoslav) eight-thousander climbed by a Slovenian team. [...]
50th Anniversary of the First Slovenian Ascent of an Eight-Thousander & 30th Anniversary of the Last of All Fourteen
We invite you to the opening of a temporary exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the first Slovenian ascent of an eight-thousander – Makalu, and the 30th anniversary of the ascent and ski descent from the last of all fourteen – Annapurna. The exhibition will open on Friday, 17 October 2025, as part of the [...]
Ice Giants or Inaccessible Beauties, temporary exhibition
Ice Giants or Inaccessible Beauties – Temporary ExhibitionOn the 50th anniversary of the expedition to the Cordillera Blanca, a photo exhibition titled Ice Giants or Inaccessible Beauties is on view on the museum staircase. The exhibition will remain open until the beginning of August.
130 years of the Aljaž tower: Symbol or Trophy?
The exhibition “Aljaž Tower – Symbol or Trophy” explores the historical, cultural, and symbolic significance of the Aljaž Tower and its transformation over time – from Jakob Aljaž’s patriotic gesture of resistance to a contemporary symbol of national identity. It offers insight into the many ways individuals and communities have experienced Triglav and its tower [...]
Scientist on the rope: the first Slovenian explorers of the Himalayas
SCIENTISTS ON THE ROPE: THE FIRST SLOVENIAN EXPLORERS OF THE HIMALAYAS The exploration of the Himalayas – the world’s highest and one of its most mysterious mountain ranges – has a rich and varied history. The first Europeans crossed it as early as the 17th century, while systematic research began in the 19th century with [...]
