Archaeological Museum, Bratislava

The Archaeological Museum is a part of the Slovak National Museum in Bratislava, Slovakia. The facility was established in 1991 to collect and preserve the archaeological finds from the area which date back to the Middle Ages. The collection is housed in the beautiful Kamper Mansion which was built in 1601 by František Kamper. The building consists of four wings and is two stories tall. With Renaissance features, it once had a surrounding moat and drawbridge to protect its inhabitants. Those fascinated with architecture will want to see the lunette and cross-vaulting which has been preserved in its rooms and indicates Italian craftsmanship. The structure holds over 136,000 items in its collection with the sole focus on research and scientific exploration. The most popular of the exhibits is the Treasures of Slovakia’s Distant Past which is a conglomeration of archeological finds from prehistoric times through the contemporary era. Visitors to the establishment will find a wide selection of items made from materials like clay, metal, glass and wood which have been discovered at various dig sites throughout greater Slovakia. The museum prints various catalogues and periodicals throughout the year which are marketed to education facilities throughout the world.