Museums, galleries and the Vinag Wine Cellar. Choose according to your interests and the opening hours.
Rainy Maribor: discover it through museums, art, wine cellars, and warm stops.
Rain can change your plans and open the door to unexpected stories. Discover a historic pharmacy at Maribor Regional Museum, take a closer look at a work of art or head underground to the Vinag Wine Cellar. Explore puppets with the kids or solve puzzles with friends. Build your day around a few nearby stops, with time for coffee or lunch.
A historic pharmacy awaits behind the castle walls
At Maribor Regional Museum, look for the exhibition Ars pharmaceutica: the art of pharmacy. It recreates a pharmacy with original furniture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, along with containers and scales.
At first, you notice the beautiful furnishings. Then another story emerges: the pharmacy was also a place where medicines were made. Alongside the sales area were a laboratory and a room for storing ingredients.
Take a look at the containers and scales and imagine how much work went into a medicine before it reached a customer. A short museum stop offers a glimpse into an everyday world we rarely see today.
Underground, the city reveals another side
Continue with a guided tour of the Vinag Wine Cellar. Its oldest part dates back to 1847, and its underground tunnels reveal the wine heritage beneath the city centre.
Plan your visit around the available tour times. If you choose a wine tasting, check what is included and arrange transport for afterwards.
An exhibition you can enjoy at your own pace
Maribor Art Gallery is one of the places Visit Maribor recommends for a rainy-day visit. Choose a current exhibition and give yourself time to look closely.
Instead of rushing to see everything, pause at three works. What connects them? Which surprises you most? This approach is enjoyable with others too, as everyone notices different details.
Team up with your children or friends
Families can visit the Puppet Museum, where you can try bringing puppets to life. For friends, an escape room offers a challenge that depends on solving puzzles together.
Build in a longer stop for lunch between activities. Two well-chosen experiences and some time in the warmth can be enough for a full day.
Frequently asked questions
At Maribor Regional Museum, in the exhibition Ars pharmaceutica: the art of pharmacy.
The Puppet Museum or another interactive activity. Check the recommended ages and whether advance booking is required.
Check the available tour times and booking conditions before your visit.
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