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Aljaž Tower

Duration 2 to 3 hours or by arrangement
Price 6€
Age Primary School

Aljaž Tower

Who is “responsible” for dragging this tower to the top of Triglav more than a century ago, and why are we still so proud of it today, you will discover in our most patriotically coloured workshop.

Guided tour of the exhibition focusing on the national importance of mountaineering and Triglav for Slovene national awareness. We also present the clothing in which our ancestors visited the mountain world up until World War II.

By prior arrangement with teachers, participants bring various materials (newspaper clippings about Triglav, various photos, etc.) and in groups, create posters on the theme of Triglav (songs about Triglav, stories about Triglav, Triglav as advertising material or a souvenir, speaking Triglav, etc.). Some materials are also prepared in the museum.

Workshop: creating Aljaž Tower, which is glued onto a stone. Students bring their own stone.

The program includes a workbook.

The program is suitable for a full-day natural science, social science, or sports day.

Program goals:

strengthening patriotic and civic education
developing a positive attitude towards heritage
understanding the significance of mountaineering for the Slovene national space
recognizing Triglav with the tower as one of the Slovene national symbols
stimulating creativity and imagination in creating a tourism or educational product
encouraging teamwork and collaboration
developing “collegial” communication in the group, tolerance for accepting other ideas
encouraging teachers’ collaboration in planning the active visit to the museum
encouraging teachers to prepare students for the visit to the museum/program in advance
using different sources to acquire and strengthen one’s own knowledge

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Mountain Rescuers

Duration 120 minutes or by arrangement
Price 7€
Age Primary School 4th to 9th grade, Secondary School

Mountain Rescuers

Presentation of the equipment and work of the mountain rescue service through storytelling by experienced mountain rescuers.

The presentation of the equipment and work of the mountain rescue service is led by experienced rescuers. Visitors will get to know the rescue equipment, feel its weight, and test its use. By visiting the permanent GRS exhibition, they can compare the advantages of current mountain rescuers’ roles with those of the past. Face to face with the museum’s helicopter, they will assemble it from wooden parts and paint it in the colours of the first Slovene rescue and police helicopter. They will also learn the basics of safe hiking in the mountains. As participants in the program, they will receive a first aid kit, which should always be in a backpack on a mountain trail.

Part of the proceeds from this program goes to the GRS Mojstrana for the operation of the Okrešelj Fund.

The program is suitable for a full-day natural science, social science, or sports day.

Program goals:

Sensitivity and responsibility for others
Recognize responsible behaviour towards oneself and others
Develop an understanding of the importance of cooperation among people
Empathy for the situation of others
Learn the importance of preparation for safe mountain visits
Practically learn some methods of handling danger or accidents (handling during a storm, first aid, etc.)

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Museum – A Space for Creative Inspiration

Duration – by arrangement
Price 6€
Age Primary School 3rd grade, Secondary School

Museum – A Space for Creative Inspiration

Just as mountains leave their mark in all forms of art, we will surrender ourselves to the inspiration that our museum offers.

Guided tour of the permanent exhibition with additional thematic animation programs that encourage creativity and imagination of students. The work is done in groups (drawing the mountain mascot, writing poems, dramatizing a mountain fairytale, presenting mountaineers, presenting mountain rescues, etc.).

Guided tour of the permanent exhibition with additional thematic animation programs that stimulate creativity and imagination of visitors. The work is carried out in groups (drawing the mountain mascot, writing poems, dramatizing a mountain fairytale, presenting mountaineers, presenting mountain rescues, etc.). Themes are adapted to the skills, interests, and wishes of the students, who, in prior agreement with the teacher, also bring materials with them.

Includes a workbook or worksheets.

Program goals:

Encourage creativity and imagination in designing a tourist or educational product
Promote teamwork and collaboration
Develop “collegial” communication in a group, tolerance for accepting other ideas
Encourage cooperation among teachers in planning an active museum visit
Encourage teachers to prepare students in advance for the museum program/visit
Use various sources to acquire and strengthen personal knowledge
Connect knowledge gained at school with practical application

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Aljaž Through the Eyes of Požganec

Duration 60 min
Price – youth, pensioners6,00 €
Price – adults10,00 €
Age Primary School 3rd grade, Secondary School, Adults

Aljaž Through the Eyes of Požganec

Immerse yourself in the story of Janez Klinar, affectionately known as Požganec, a housekeeper and tavern keeper from Mojstrana, a mountain guide, and assistant to our parish priest Jakob Aljaž!

A guided tour of the permanent exhibition with mountain guide Janez Klinar Požganec, Jakob Aljaž’s main assistant. Through the stories of individual museum exhibits, the actor portraying Požganec introduces the work of Jakob Aljaž around Triglav, his significance for the development of mountain tourism, and the preservation of the Slovenian face of our mountains. From his narration, we sense the integrity, wisdom, and patriotic love of the simple Slovenian person who worked as a mountain guide to provide for a better life.

To make the journey easier, Požganec offers visitors a traditional mountain snack and accompanies them with encouraging words through the permanent exhibition.

Visitors can also take photos with Požganec and take home a replica of the official badge of the Slovenian Mountaineering Association-certified mountain guide.

By arrangement, the introductory film *Svetlobe gora* (20 min) can also be viewed.

Program goals:

Develop positive emotions towards the homeland, a sense of belonging to one’s nation and state, and love for its natural and cultural heritage
Recognize the significance of certain individuals for the benefit of the community
Understand the connection between people and the environment

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