Saturday Events
THE METROPOLITAN INSTITUTE OF BRATISLAVA
April 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Stand with materials from the MIB workshop and information on activities in 3 years of operation
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Walk through good and bad examples in public space
Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava has prepared interesting materials about functional and quality public space for visitors of its stand. What good and bad examples of the use of public space look like, visitors can see directly in the field during a walk with Jan Urban, an architect and one of the creators of the Public Spaces Manual
OLO – REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
City bazaar – Don’t throw things away, pass them around
April 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., premises of Bratislava Municipal Enterprise, Bazová 8
The fourth edition of the popular event Municipal Bazaar gives a second chance to objects that are useless for some, but could be useful for others. Thanks to the three bazaars held in the last two years, 32 tons of unused things have not ended up as waste, but we have moved them to the next use. We thus conserve natural resources and support sustainability and circular economy in Bratislava. The collected funds are deposited in a transparent account and will be used to create a stable Bratislava reuse centre.
CITY FORESTS BRATISLAVA
Forestry Days
April 22 – 23, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Partizánska lúka
Forestry Days are a nationwide event for all those who love Slovak forests and nature. The aim of the event is to actively present forests, nature protection and forestry in the form of various events, programs and activities of forest pedagogy. A program entitled Wood Poetry will take place on the meadow Partizánska lúka from 9:30 to 15:30. The event will be attended by forestry organizations, nature conservation organizations, beekeepers or hunting association.
Programme:
Competitions for children until 15:00
9 a.m. Hunting dog show
Let’s play with wood – forest pedagogy activities
Let’s give wood a second chance! – creative workshops and technical work with wood
From the forester’s diary – My dear friends
The forest hidden in a book – In words and steps along the Dendrological Trail 11:00, 13:00 meeting at the bonfire
20 years of PEFC Slovakia
Demonstrations of forestry activities, hunting, beekeeping, traditional puppet show Teatro Carnevalo – Gasparko and the magic box
Falconry performance
Animals from the biofarm
3:30 p.m. Bonfire
4 p.m. Concert of a musical group
BRATISLAVA MUNICIPAL POLICE
April 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Task Force and Cynology Unit, Obchodná 29
Presentation of the work of the municipal police. Visitors will get to know the equipment, equipment, cars and also the technique used by the municipal police officers. Policewomen and policemen will present their work and the situations they encounter in the capital
BRATISLAVA TRANSPORT COMPANY
Trolleybus Day in the Hroboňova Depot
April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hroboňova Depot
Presentation of the Hroboňova trolleybus depot for the first time to the general public. Activities and competitions for families with children, passengers and fans of public transport accompanied by music, interviews, an attractive interpretation about the functioning of the wagon yard and a workshop. Every hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a commented ride through the washroom and through the workshop. The trolleybus day will also include the recruitment of new drivers, while registered candidates for the profession of driver will be given the opportunity to try to drive a vehicle in a separate area under the supervision of an instructor. There will also be no need for refreshments. A stylish Trolleybus café and small bites will be prepared right in the area. There will also be an experience driving historical vehicles around the city circuit with a guide. During the trip, riders will be able to mark their season ticket. The transport company sends three historical lines (A), tram (H), trolleybuses (M) and buses.
BRATISLAVA CITY LIBRARY
Open Day at the Bratislava City Library
April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at branches:
Fiction and Foreign Languages Section, Laurinská 5
Professional Literature Department, Klariská 16
Young Readers’ Section, Kapucínska 3
Music and Arts Department, Kapucínska 1
Coffee with the Library Director
April 23 – 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Music and Arts Department, Kapucínska 1
Tomáš Štefek, the director of the library, will be available in person, ready to meet, establish cooperation, listen to the wishes, suggestions and complaints of anyone who is not indifferent to what is happening in the library
Guided historical tours
April 23 – 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Young Readers’ Section, Kapucínska 3
Discover the nooks and crannies of the building of the Department of Literature for Children and Youth at Kapucinska Street. You will visit the premises of the library to find out how the libraries worked in the past. You will learn something about the history and inhabitants of the building as well as the history of its surroundings. There is no need to be tied to a specific time, tours will be held continuously on request for groups and individuals
Guide dog training demonstrations
April 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Library Courtyard, Klariská 16
What do dogs have to learn to be reliable helpers for blind people?
Workshop: Create a tassel of a book from recycled paper
April 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Young Readers’ Section, Kapucínska 3
Workshop afternoon for kids (and adults) will offer all you ned to produce a tassel of a book from recycled paper. At any time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can stop by the Young Readers’ Section and get started with the work. Special recycled papers, letter stamps, paints and dyes will be prepared for you. The event is suitable for children, but also for adults
BRATISLAVA CITY GALLERY
Take a photo with an old Pressburg family
April 22 – 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pálffy Palace, Panská 19
Entry: free
Come to the exhibition to take a portrait with the famous Pressburg family. Take the whole family to the Palace of Pállfy and meet Philip, Anna Barbara and their nine children
Clothed in silk
April 23, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pállfy Palace courtyard, Panská 19
The Scherzs really dressed up for their portrait together. After all, they were among the respected families in Pressburg, as Bratislava used to be called. Try how soft velvet or damask can be and design your own fabric design for a dress. Come to the courtyard of the Pálffy Palace anytime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and the lecturers will attend to you
Horns in the corner
April 22 – 24, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mirbach Palace, Františkánske námestie 11
New visitors from the animal kingdom appeared in the gallery. Take part in the search for halls, corridors, staircases, corners and find all buried ungulates, beasts, monkeys, reptiles or birds. For a reward you will receive a jigsaw puzzle, a suitable home for your “catches”
Restorer’s tour to exhibition “The Scherzs. Restoration of a family portrait”
April 23 – 24, 4 p.m.
Pálff Palace, Panská 19
A restorer from the BCG expert team will take you through the long-awaited exhibition. Explore new discoveries from the process of the second largest family portrait restoration in the BCG collection
BRATISLAVA CITY MUSEUM
Free enry to Bratislava City Museum venues
April 23 – 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Last entry at 5:30 p.m.
Devín Castle requires €2 admission; guided tours every hour are included
OLD TOWN HALL
Timber of the Old Town Hall tower
April 23 – 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Access to the timber of the Old Town Hall tower, where the clock machine and the bell are located.
Capacity is limited to 4 persons, reservation required
Access to the Old Town Hall dungeon
April 23 – 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
An exceptional opportunity to visit the Old Town Hall, which is usually inaccessible to the public
Workshop: Sealant and seal
April 23 – 24, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall of the Old Town Hall
Open workshops not only for children on the topic of sealers and seals
Workshop: Writing your own deed
April 23 – 24, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall of the Old Town Hall
Open workshops not only for children on the subject of how documents were once written
BRATISLAVA ZOO
Guided tour of the ZOO
April 23 – 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You will be introduced to the animals up close and the staff will guide you through a part of the zoo. Accompanying is an experience for everyone who wants to learn more about the functioning of the zoo and about our animals. The tour will end with commented feeding provided by the breeders
Exhibition of Zoological Preparations
April 23 – 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rhinoceros encounter
The team of zoologists has prepared for you interesting preparations of rare animals and veterinary aids. Can you guess which egg belongs to which bird?
Heavy Technique Exhibition
April 23 – 24, during ZOO opening hours
Meeting over the horse paddock (towards the rhinoceros)
The ZOO Economic Administration will present its machines, which are used for maintenance of the area, but also for demanding works in the field. In particular, tractors will please many a little visitors
Educational island and children’s workshops
April 23 – 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeting by the gazebo next to the Plameniak quick-lunch
Children will be able to try out their own fine motor skills. They will use various techniques to create figures from the animal kingdom
Babena Children’s Theatre
April 23 – 24, 3 p.m.
Playground near flamingos
You will visit the miraculous world of animals and with the help of children we will teach messy cats what is good and what is bad
Cynologists
April 23 – 24, 10:30 a.m.
Above the playground near flamingos
Bratislava Municipal Police officers who work with their four-legged partners will show you what they can do in the field
