Slovak National Gallery
The mission of the Slovak National Gallery (SNG) is not only to collect and preserve art, but also to look for ways to provide access to it, to educate and inspire.
The gallery in Bratislava consists of a complex of buildings. The central building was originally a four-wing baroque residence on the Danube embankment (hence its name: the Water Barracks) built in 1759-1763 (designed by architects G.B. Martinelli and F.A. Hillebrandt). It was later reconstructed and an extension was built (1969-1977; designed by architect V. Dedecek) to meet new requirements.
Recent extensive reconstruction of the SNG premises in Bratislava brought new air to the city. You can find information about current exhibitions and programs at their website. Please note that you can use 50% discount on the entry with Bratislava Card.
Don’t miss the gallery cafe and the Ex Libris Bookstore.
Photo: SNG
Accessibility
Dogs and other pets on a leash are allowed only in the courtyard and other outdoor areas of the SNG complex. Entry into the gallery’s indoor spaces is only permitted if the dog is carried in a bag or handbag not exceeding the dimensions 40 x 30 x 10 cm. Guide dogs are allowed in all areas.
The entire gallery complex is accessible for visitors using a wheelchair or other mobility aids, as well as for visitors with baby strollers.
The use of scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or foldable bicycles (including children’s versions) is not permitted inside the interior or exterior spaces of the gallery.
For barrier-free navigation or assistance, please contact our staff in the entrance hall – they are marked with a green badge.
To access the exhibition and other areas of the building without barriers, you may use the elevators located in the Water Barracks and the Connecting Bridge. The entire ground floor is barrier-free. Accessible toilets are available in the entrance hall and in the foyer near the cinema hall. The gallery currently does not provide wheelchairs for rent, but they are working to offer them in the future.
For a more comfortable visit, you may borrow foldable stools at the ticket desk.
No public parking or parking spaces.
In the Sacred Art exhibition, you can find two tactile-audio devices related to the artworks Madonna with Angels from Poprad and The Ecstasy of St. Teresa, primarily designed for blind and visually impaired visitors. However, anyone interested is welcome to explore the tactile relief replicas of the artworks together with the accompanying audio commentary.