I was told by the tourist info this museum had history. When I tried asking at the tourist bureau where to go for history of Slovakia she pointed to this museum. The museum had limited english and was of limited interest. Then she pointed me to the arms museum which I thought was included on the ticket - which turned out not to be - even though it was also on the wall of this museum implying it was a multiple museum ticket (which we saw elsewhere in Europe).
We stopped her to gain a bit of history about bratislava, but the museum doesn't quite deliver. It shows a lot of artefact that span a the history of the city but it is not clear of the relevance and the rooms are not in chronological order, so it is confusing as to the importance and the time line.Recently renovated the museum is modern and spaced out well with people looking to assist you.The best part of the museum is the walk up the tower where you can go out side and soak in the panoramic views of Bratislava!
The museum was a lot more extensive and quite well done. Good value. The best part for me was the tower. It is worth the hike up. Great views.
Interesting for an afternoon, buy a combined ticket for the wine gallery and period rooms next door and save a few euros
The City History Museum in Old Town Hall is one of the larger museums in Bratislava. (Note that the Bratislava City Museum technically encompasses several other sites in the city, with tickets sold separately). The staff were not particularly patient or understanding with my rudimentary Slovok, which made admission difficult and coloured my experience. The employees who silently follow you around made the visit a bit awkward. Most exhibits have an English description, though these are not always very informative. Still, it provides a good overview of city history and is a great place to start a visit to the town. The visit IS worthwhile, however, for the views from the top of the tower.
it is a large museum having the history of the city described in English. there is a bell tower that has an exciting spectacular panoramic view of the city. guides are helpful and friendly.
Very friendly and helpful custodians guided us around - four children aged 3-14 and their mum. The exhibit was perhaps not the most interactive, but there were many interesting items and a really nice view from tower!!
I stumbled upon this museum late in the day and spent about an hour - because it was closing. The things I saw were interesting for certain. I was unable to find the bits more interesting to me, and the ladies at the desk were unhelpful. However, it was nevertheless a good visit.
It is situated in the Old Town Hall. For 6 EUR you will see an interesting exposition of various objects related to Bratislava. The town Hall itself is also very beautiful and also you will be able to go up the tower, where you will be able to see city centre from the top.
It is a shame I took so long to visit this museum - being right there, in the centre, at Radničné námestie (the Townhall Square), right next to Hlavné námestie (the Main Square' in the Oldtown.The Museum host some exhibitions displaying various artefact from the town's history, some pictures, costumes, but also vintage industrial and food brands produce. Take zour time, the museum is spread around the Radničné námestie courtyard. Once there, do some exercise and climb up the narrow staircase up to the top of the Tower. The view is well worth it!