Address: Begunje 22
4275 Begunje na GorenjskemPhone: ++386 4 530 73 00, ++386 31 784 555
e-mail:
www.avsenik.com

The Avsenik Museum in the village of
Begunje na Gorenjskem will take you to the world of Slovene popular folk music. Get acquainted with the intriguing story of this world music phenomenon in the house where its legendary pioneers, Slavko Avsenik and Vilko Ovsenik, were born.
The Avsenik Museum, located within the confines of the Avsenik Restaurant complex in the centre of Begunje, presents the development and history of the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble. The legend of Slovene popular folk music, Slavko Avsenik, and his older brother, Vilko Ovsenik, are the pioneers of a music genre that took the name of Begunje and Slovenia onto the global stage.
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The original instruments and attire worn by Slavko Avsenik at his concerts and on album covers are on display. You can also take some time out to view the countless acknowledgements and awards received by the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble for their achievements in the promotion of music and Slovenia as well as gold, platinum and diamond records for the vast number of records they have sold.
A short documentary on the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble in Slovene, German, English and Italian is screened in the museum.
Upon prior request, guided visits in Slovene, German and English can be arranged for organised groups.
Opening hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10.00-18.00
Sunday and public holidays: 10.00-17.00
Price list
Museum - children: EUR 1.20
Museum - adults: EUR 1.50
Museum and film - children: EUR 2.50
Museum and film - adults: EUR 2.90
Museum, film and guide - children: EUR 5.00
Museum, film and guide - adults: EUR 5.80
Discounts are available for groups of over 25 persons.
Tradicija Avsenik
Begunje 22
4275
Begunje na Gorenjskem
Tel. : ++386 4 530 73 00
Fax : ++386 4 533 41 64
E-mail :
Web site : www.avsenik.com
guided tour
individual
GPS Northing (N) : 46,375
GPS Easting (E) : 14,199