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A house on the site of the poet’s birth house and one of the first literary museums in Slovenia.
Memorial House
Standing on the site of the poet’s birth house in Vinica, the house has safeguarded Župančič’s legacy since 1951. Today it is being transformed into a modern museum.
The story of the house and the poet’s family since the first half of the 19th century.
A comprehensive renovation of the house and new content by 2028.
We safeguard, research and share Župančič’s heritage.
Institutions and organisations that help create Župančič’s World.
Vinica 9
The house where Župančič’s story begins
The Memorial House stands on the site of the poet’s birth house, which burned down in 1888. A museum collection has been housed here since 1951.
On the ground and upper floors of the house, visitors will find exhibitions on the poet’s life and work and on the history of Vinica on the Kolpa river, as well as Ciciban’s World for the youngest visitors.
Through the Župančič’s World project, by 2028 the house is getting a new museum display, contemporary content and new experiences.
Koder hodim, vedno in povsod me spremlja mogočni šum Kolpe, ki se preliva pod viniškim gradom čez jez, in rahlo žuborenje Dobreća, studenca, skritega blizu Dragatuša v najtišji dragi sveta.
Povej mi kdo, kam oblaki plujo, kam ptice lete, kam vode teko, kam človek gre.
Iz slovstva za deco je najboljše komaj dovolj dobro.
Vesel sem, da mi je tekla zibka v Beli krajini, polni svetlobe in blagoglasja.
Mlad, mlad – to se pravi v srcu vsega življenja.
Kuj me, življenje, kuj!
Meh za smeh in vrečo sreče Ciciban za nami vleče, ne za hišo zidano, le za voljo židano.
Predaj se vetrom – naj gre, kamor hoče! Naj srce se navriska in izjoče! Vendar mornar, ko je najvišji dan, izmeri daljo in nebeško stran.
Odpri vrata, krajina mi bela, svetla in vesela, bodi v nji vsa zlata.
Kdor ljubi vino, z njim sem brž ubran, kdor ljubi ženo, mi je blagrovan, kdor ljubi knjigo, bodi spoštovan, vi ljubite vse troje – ne bova si nadvoje.
Veš, poet, svoj dolg?
Podaj mi roko, pesem, ti me vodi.
Do I need to book a ticket in advance?
No, you buy your ticket on arrival, on site. Advance booking is only required for groups and guided tours – call us at 07 306 43 43 or write to zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si.
Do you offer programmes for schools?
Yes. For kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, we offer educational programmes, workshops and guided tours tailored to the children’s age. To arrange a date and content, call us at 07 306 43 43 or write to zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si.
Where can I check the opening hours?
Opening hours will be announced before the house reopens. More on the Opening Hours page. You can also call us about a visit on a particular date.
How can I book a group visit?
You can book a group by phone at 07 306 43 43, by email at zupancic.vinica@ric-belakrajina.si or using the form on the Contact page. Let us know your preferred date, the size of the group and the age of the participants.
Is the house dog-friendly?
Dogs are not allowed inside the Oton Župančič Memorial House. During your visit they can wait outside, where there is a shady spot for them, and we will also provide fresh water.
How do I get to the Memorial House?
The Memorial House is located in the centre of Vinica, at Vinica 9. You will find directions and a link to the map on the Getting Here page.