Picturesque Roccoco house under the Castle
The exhibition of the Museum of clocks is located in a building known as the House of the Good Shepherd. Originally a part of settlement under the Bratislava Castle, it was built in 1760–1765. Its cellars and ground floor were used for craft and commercial activities, upper floors were residential.
The building represents an example of quality Roccoco town architecture, which can be seen also in the layout and design respecting the location and space limitations. The house features valuable original details such as the trompe l'oeil window with a pair of flower pots with flowers and grills. However, the statue of the good shepherd set under the canopy is not original.
In the course of centuries, the building was modified on several occasions. During its renovation for the exhibition of the Museum of Clocks, the interior was adapted for exhibition purposes. The exhibition was open in 1974 and enlarged in recent years with new clock acquisitions.
Seasonal operation from April 1 until October 31. | |
Monday | closed |
Tuesday | closed |
Wednesday | closed |
Thursday | 11.00 – 18.00 |
Friday | 11.00 – 18.00 |
Saturday | 11.00 – 18.00 |
Sunday | 11.00 – 18.00 |
Last entry 30 minutes before closing time. | |
New Year's Day (1. 1.) | closed |
Good Friday | closed |
Christmas Eve (24. 12.) | closed |
Christmas Day (25. 12.) | closed |
Second Christmas Day (26. 12.) | closed |
New Year's Eve (31. 12.) | closed |
Basic ticket price | 3 € |
Reduced ticket (children under 14 years of age, students, seniors) |
1,50 € |
Family ticket (two adults and children under 14 years of age) |
6 € |
School group (not offered during summer holidays) |
1 € |
Free entry (children under 6 years of age, disabled person card's holders and their guide, teacher accompanying 10 pupils of students, tourist guide) |
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Discounts for card holders | |
Bratislava Card 100 % | 0 € |