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Oton Župančič Memorial House
Discover the poet, his native Bela Krajina and his rich poetic legacy through contemporary exhibitions and interactive experiences.
Location
Vinica, Bela Krajina
The Oton Župančič Memorial House stands in the centre of Vinica, right by the main road, about 500 metres before the Vinica border crossing.
Events
To be announced
We will publish the events programme as it takes shape. Follow our latest news and announcements.
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Discover the house and Župančič’s world through a guided tour tailored to individuals and groups.
For schools and kindergartens
Programmes, workshops and guided tours bring Župančič’s work closer to children and primary and secondary school students.
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Experiences that bring together literature, local stories, Bela Krajina and the flavours of the region.
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Discover Župančič in a slightly different way through experiences for the whole family.
Location
The Oton Župančič Memorial House stands in the centre of Vinica, right by the main road, about 500 metres before the Vinica border crossing.
I am glad my cradle stood in Bela Krajina, so full of light and harmony.
Oton Župančič
Between Life and Art
Get to know the poet whose rich body of poetry for adults and children left its mark on Slovenian and European culture.
Oton Župančič, one of the renowned four authors of Slovenian modernism, ranks among the most important poets in the history of Slovenian literature. His poetic world ranges from intimate, confessional and patriotic lyric poetry to works for children and young people. With his translations of world classics such as Shakespeare and Molière, he is one of the founders of modern Slovenian literary translation. Right here, in the place of his childhood and earliest memories, we can get to know the master of words a little differently.
Exhibitions
The permanent exhibitions present the poet’s life and work, the history of Vinica on the Kolpa river and Ciciban’s World for the youngest. They are complemented by temporary exhibitions.
- Permanent exhibitions
The central exhibition presents the life, work and literary legacy of Oton Župančič.
- Permanent exhibitions
A walk through the rich history of Vinica, from the earliest traces of settlement to its events and people.
- Permanent exhibitions
An exhibition for the youngest that invites them, through play and exploration, into the world of Župančič’s poems and stories for children.
- Temporary exhibitions
The exhibition presents a comic-book interpretation of the famous play King Ubu.
Experiences
Experience
Poetry reading, a tasting of wines and local delicacies, and a tour of the collection at the Oton Župančič Memorial House.
Experience
The poet’s world through play, a creative workshop and digital content. For school groups and families with children.
Experience
A playful introduction to the poet’s childhood in Vinica through an animated guided tour, songs and movement games.
Experience
Župančič’s texts, the history of Vinica and the museum collection, brought together with interactive and digital content.
Events
Restorers have uncovered well-preserved wall paintings beneath the whitewash. By 2028, the renovation will create a modern cultural centre dedicated to the poet.
On the initiative of the Municipality of Črnomelj, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has declared 2028 the Year of Oton Župančič.
The Municipality of Črnomelj was successful in the Ministry of Culture’s public call with its project to renovate the Memorial House.
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- Župančič Year 2028
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2028 will be the year of Oton Župančič
To mark the 150th anniversary of his birth, 2028 will be dedicated nationally to his life, work and literary legacy.
The Župančič Year will bring together events, exhibitions, programmes and other content that will bring the poet’s work closer to visitors of all generations. An important part of the celebrations will be the renovated Oton Župančič Memorial House in Vinica, which, with its new museum display, contemporary content and experiences, will open a new chapter of Župančič’s world.
The year 2028 will thus be an opportunity to rediscover his work, his relationship to language and place, and the significance his legacy still holds today.
From the guestbook
A truly wonderful collection that shows the greatness of this patriotic poet. All praise and every good wish to the museum for the future.
Katarina Šturm Osvald
Dear all, excellent guiding, very interesting – children and teachers alike were delighted.
Poljane Primary School, Ljubljana
School group
Thank you so much for this fascinating insight into the life and work of our Slovenian poet Oton Župančič! A very friendly and pleasant guide!
Alma and Jernej Javornik
From Kranj to Bela Krajina, to your lovely museum. Now off for pizza and a swim without limits.
Tina
It was lovely to go back to the time when we learned about Oton Župančič.
Nada and Janislav
In a word – lovely!
Marinka
