The Top Art Galleries in Bratislava

This gallery is also housed in a 14th-century historic residence near the St. Michael’s Gate in the heart of the Old Town. Three floors are dedicated to a permanent exhibition showcasing the constructionist pieces of Slovak artist Milan Dobes, while a fourth floor showcases temporary exhibitions. The portfolio of Milan Dobes includes optic and kinetic art; he is famous for creating intriguing optical illusions in his drawings and paintings.

Step away from the noisy bars and restaurants on one of the main streets in the Old Town and descend into the art-filled cellar that houses the Michalský Dvor Gallery. This art gallery presents current works by Slovak and foreign artists and includes an art shop where art collectors can shop for a unique modern piece to add to their collection. Originally opened in 1995, the gallery keeps visitors and locals interested by carefully curating the best pieces to showcase in the atmospheric vaulted-cellar viewing space.

For those art enthusiasts interested in sculpture, the small Arthur Fleischmann Museum is a must-see. The museum is actually a specialized exhibition space of the Bratislava City Museum that exhibits works of sculpture by the Bratislava-born sculptor, who executed most of his work in Vienna and London. Fleischmann was well-traveled and visited several countries included Bali, Australia, and Africa, which greatly influenced his compelling work.

If you’re traveling with young kids, make sure to incorporate a visit to the Bibiana Collection into your itinerary. The primary focus of the museum is on interactive exhibits that involve children with art in a very hands-on way. Bibiana also hosts festivals and events that promote various sorts of art for children, including theater, dance, music, and literary events that appeal to a younger audience.