• Slovak Name: Slovenské Technické Múzeum
• Location: Hlávna Street

The Slovak Technical Museum in Košice is one of the largest technical museums in Central Europe. It was established in 1961 and focuses on the history of technology, industry, and transport. It houses a collection of over 100,000 objects.

Exhibits are displayed across several buildings and outdoor spaces, allowing visitors to see full size models, machines, vehicles and technological demonstrations. Some of the main sections include mining, metallurgy, textiles, paper production, printing, graphic arts, electrical engineering, transport and communication technologies through the ages. Visitors can see historic steam engines and locomotives, mining equipment, weaving looms, printing presses, early computers and phones, and vintage cars, trucks and tractors.

With its rich collection and displays, the Slovak Technical Museum portrays how technology helped drive industrialization and shaped societies over the past two centuries.

• Slovak Name: Múzeum letectva Košice
• Location: Košice Airport

The Museum of Aviation is located at the International Airport in Košice. It opened in 2002 to showcase Slovakia’s aviation history and development.

The museum’s indoor exhibition hall displays full-scale aircraft as well as models, photos, documents and interactive devices tracing the evolution of airplanes and air transport. Some of the historic planes exhibited include Slovak-built aircraft from pre-World War II as well as Soviet-era military jets like the MiG-21 and L-29 Delfin. Outside the main building, visitors can see static displays of larger planes.

• Foundation: 13th century
• Excavation: 1996-98
• Location: Main Street, Dolná Brána

Also the underground of Košice has something to offer. During the reconstruction of Main Street between 1996 and 1998 a part of the city’s medieval fortification was unearthed. The so-called Archaeological Complex is open to visitors, where you can see the remains of 13th century Košice several metres below the surface.

Katova Bastion is a historic fortress structure. It is one of the few remaining parts of the medieval fortifications that originally surrounded the old town of Košice.

The bastion was built in the 15th century as part of the fortification system around Košice. Bastions were angular projections in the city walls used for flank protection and fire positions.

After serving a defensive purpose for centuries, the bastion began to fall into ruins. It underwent extensive archaeological excavations and reconstruction work in the 1980s to stabilize and restore it.

Today it houses a small historical exhibition telling the story of the bastion and Košice’s fortifications. Artifacts found during the excavation are also on display.

As one of the best preserved remnants of Košice’s medieval walls, Katova Bastion gives visitors an idea of the city’s defensive structures from centuries past. It’s considered an important historical and architectural landmark.

• Slovak Name: Miklušova väznica
• Location: Ulica Pri Miklušovej väznici
• Foundation: 15th century
• Style: Gothic

Mikluš Prison is a medieval building located in the city center of Košice. It dates back to the 15th century and served as a municipal prison. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and museum that showcases the history of crime and punishment in Košice.

Location: City Park

Kunsthalle is an art exhibition space located in Košice which specializes in modern and contemporary art. The building housing Kunsthalle originally served as an indoor swimming hall which was transformed during the time Košice was Cultural Capital of Europe in 2013.

Kunsthalle hosts both long-term exhibitions of pieces from its permanent collection as well as temporary and traveling shows by Slovak and international artists. Some of the art forms featured include paintings, sculptures, photography, video art, installations and performances. Themes range from figurative to abstract works.

Kunsthalle aims to bring prominent modern art to Košice and eastern Slovakia while also promoting appreciation and discussion of contemporary visual culture. It serves as one of the primary art galleries and cultural venues for exhibiting international caliber art in the region.

• Slovak Name: Východoslovenské Múzeum
• Location: Hviezdoslavova Street

The East Slovak Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in the country, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of the eastern Slovak region.

The museum was founded in 1872 and has a long-standing history of collecting, studying, and exhibiting artifacts and objects of cultural and scientific significance. It is housed in several buildings throughout the city. The main building is on Hviezdoslavova Street to the north of Hlávna.

The East Slovak Museum encompasses a wide range of collections, covering various disciplines and topics. Its exhibitions and displays feature archaeology, ethnography, history, art, natural history, and more.

The East Slovak Museum also organizes temporary exhibitions, educational programs, lectures, and other events to engage with the public and promote a deeper understanding of the cultural and natural heritage of the region.

• Slovak Name: Východoslovenská Galéria
• Location: Hlávna Street

The East Slovak Gallery is a prominent art institution located in Košice, Slovakia. It is one of the oldest and most significant galleries in the country, dedicated to promoting and exhibiting modern and contemporary art.

The gallery was established in 1951 and has since played a crucial role in fostering artistic and cultural development in the region. It is housed in a historical building in the city center.

The East Slovak Gallery showcases a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, video art, and more. Its collection primarily focuses on Slovak and East Slovak art, providing a comprehensive overview of the region’s artistic heritage.

The gallery’s permanent collection features works by renowned Slovak artists, as well as pieces by international artists with connections to the region. Visitors can explore various artistic movements and styles through the collection, offering insights into the cultural and artistic evolution of the area.

In addition to its permanent collection, the East Slovak Gallery regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that highlight contemporary artistic practices and engage with social and cultural themes. These exhibitions often feature works by both emerging and established artists from Slovakia and abroad, contributing to the dynamic and evolving art scene in Košice.