Lojze Slak and Tone Pavček Museum

The exhibition showcases the life and work of Lojze Slak, a beloved native of Mirna Peč, through written and visual materials, personal items, music, and films. As you walk through his life—from birth to his passing—you’ll feel the deep influence of the Dolenjska landscape, its people, and folk music on his musical journey. Slak’s life was filled with music. He was a virtuoso on the diatonic accordion, a composer and lyricist, and the founder and leader of the Lojze Slak Ensemble. His accordions, known for their unforgettable sound, feature the unique “Slak button,” which you can see on display in the museum.

A special highlight of the exhibition is the reconstructed stage. While the Lojze Slak Ensemble used to perform on stage, now it’s your turn! Visitors can step onto the stage and try playing one of Slak’s beloved songs on the accordion that’s ready and waiting just for you.

If you’d like, you can record your performance with musical and video backing from the Lojze Slak Ensemble. The “Accordion Show” offers diatonic accordion players a one-of-a-kind experience—something you won’t find at any other exhibition in Slovenia.

Opening hours

The museum is open to visitors:

Tuesday to Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

The museum is closed on Mondays and on January 1st. 1., 1. 11. and 25th. 12.

Admission fee

Guided tour for groups (min. 10 people): €8.00 per person

Adults (self-guided visit): €7.00

Children up to age 6: free

Family ticket (self-guided visit): €18.00

Combined ticket for Pavček’s House and the Lojze Slak & Tone Pavček Museum: €11.00 per person

The exhibition about poet Tone Pavček is on display in his hometown of Šentjurij in Dolenjska, at Pavček’s House.

Wheelchair-accessible facilities, an induction loop for the hearing impaired, and brochures available in Braille.

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