Tweets from the Past

The exhibition aims to present Slovenian archaeology through three specific object genres. Firstly, archaeological objects associated with sound and music (either musical instruments – from prehistoric flutes made of cave-bear bones, to ancient double flutes, and medieval Jew's harp – or rattles that were used in rituals or as children's toys). The second group are symbolic objects (i.e., prehistoric figures that are probably representations of deities unknown to us, small statues of ancient gods, objects with engraved astral symbols, animal-shaped figures, miniature objects and picture supports with engraved figures that tell a story like a comic book). The third genre of exhibits are archaeological objects bearing the earliest inscriptions (including examples of Venetian writing on the fragment of a bronze situla and a silver plate, inscriptions with the names of local deities, an ancient miniature book and graffiti).

All these objects, with their sounds, symbols or inscriptions, provide an insight into that slightly deeper dimension of our ancestors’ spirituality, amusement and ways of explaining the world. They show the human need for expressing something abstract, for creating the symbolic and for permanently recording stories, vows and even taboo words.

The exhibition was launched in autumn 2023 as part of the events accompanying the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Guest of Honor Slovenia. It won the Valvasor Medal (“Valvasorjev nagelj”) and the Archaeological Society of Slovenia's Recognition Award.

The exhibition will make its Slovenian premiere at the Cankarjev dom Gallery, accompanied by an in-depth and varied educational programme for school groups.

In cooperation with: National Museum of Slovenia
Partners: Celje Regional Museum, Pomurje Museum Murska Sobota, Ptuj Ormož Regional Museum, Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana, Dolenjska Museum Novo mesto, Koper Regional Museum, Gorenjska Museum Kranj, Goriška Regional Museum Nova Gorica, Tolmin Museum

Admission for Tweets from the Past

CD Gallery
EUR 8, EUR 6* (*visitors aged under 25, over 65 and pensioners)
Children aged under 6 enjoy free admission.
Families (up to two adults and up to three children aged under 25): EUR 16 

Admission for CD Gallery and the National Museum of Slovenia (combined ticket)
EUR 10, EUR 7.50* (*visitors aged under 25, over 65 and pensioners)
Children aged under 6 enjoy free admission.
Families (up to two adults and up to three children aged under 25): EUR 20 

School groups and groups of visitors aged under 25 and over 65 (more than 10 persons): 
CD Gallery: EUR 4 / person
CD Gallery and the National Museum of Slovenia (combined ticket): EUR 6 / person
Guided tours: admission fee, and guided tour surcharge: EUR 20 / group
Tour bookings (CD Gallery): kristina.jermancic@cd-cc.si and 051 374 541

Other groups (more than 10 persons): 
CD Gallery: EUR 5 / person 
CD Gallery and the National Museum of Slovenia (combined ticket): EUR 6.50 / person

Guided tour: admission fee, and guided tour surcharge: EUR 20 / group
Guided tours last between 45 and 60 minutes (advance booking required two days before the desired date). 
Tour bookings: prijave@cd-cc.si and 051 374 541

The CD Gallery public guided tours take place every Thursday at 18.00 in Slovenian. The guided tours are free of charge; only the admission fee applies.
Guided tours in English by appointment only.
The availability of places on the guided tour is limited.