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Homeland Museum in Považská Bystrica

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The Homeland Studies Museum in Považská Bystrica is one of the regional museums of the Homeland Studies type in the founding jurisdiction of the Trenčín self-governing region. It was established in 1984. The museum's collections include objects of a scientific nature in the field of geology, botany and zoology. The social sciences are represented by collections of archeology, history and ethnology.

Homeland Museum in Považská Bystrica

The Homeland Studies Museum in Považská Bystrica is one of the regional museums of the Homeland Studies type in the founding jurisdiction of the Trenčín self-governing region. It was established in 1984. The museum's collections include objects of a scientific nature in the field of geology, botany and zoology. The social sciences are represented by collections of archeology, history and ethnology.

In the last period, the museum staff focuses on the documentation of the 20th century. They pay special attention to the history of mechanical engineering in Považská Bystrica, where the Zbrojovka company was founded in 1928. After its nationalization in 1946 and the creation of the national company Považské strojárne Klement Gottwald took place in this company, among other things, in 1947 Production of single-track motor vehicles begins. Their production in In 1974, it moved to the plant in Kolárov, which was part of the Považské strojárne concern. Production of single - track motor vehicles was terminated in 1999.

At present, our museum pays increased attention to research into the history of Považské strojárny. In our collections we have 54 pieces of historic motorcycles that were manufactured in Považské strojárny, which represents a practically complete production range. In the collections of our museum, there are also unique prototypes, made for the needs of the development department, in a single piece.

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Transport: By foot, By bike, By car, By train, By bus
Parking: Free parking nearby

Accepted payments: Cash
Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Handicapped, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 25.5.2018

Opening hours

Weather

monday - friday:
07:00 - 15:00

Contact

Phone: +421 901 918 846
Website: muzeumpb.sk
Homeland Museum in Považská Bystrica
Ulica slovenských partizánov 1132/52
017 01  Považská Bystrica
Region: Trenčiansky
District: Považská Bystrica
Area: Horné Považie
 49.113362, 18.445337

Ulica slovenských partizánov 1132/52
017 01  Považská Bystrica

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