Events: Culture

In the 18th century, it was very fashionable to furnish rooms in castles, the walls of which were covered with regularly arranged pictures. These rooms were called graphic cabinets. Check out our Bratislava one!

The collection of contemporary art since the second half of the 20th century presents works of prominent artists who were crucial in determining the nature of artistic development in Slovakia.

Slovak design and applied art of the 20th century have a key place in the SNG collections, primarily in an author’s and solitary position. Pairs or trios of artifacts are allowed by the curators to converse in harmony and tension, peace and ambivalence

The story of Marie Antoinette – from her childhood in Vienna to her tragic end in Versailles – comes alive in the Knight’s Hall of Bratislava Castle. Discover an exhibition full of costumes, paintings, and the luxury of the French court.

Discover Bratislava in Motion 2026, Slovakia’s leading contemporary dance festival. From 14 to 26 October, enjoy outstanding performances by international and Slovak artists across Bratislava.