KOSTANJEVICA NA KRKI MUSEUM FIELD GUIDE
In the monastery garden: meet the artists of Kostanjevica na Krki
A 2.5-hour visit inside the historic Cistercian monastery to see the Božidar Jakac Gallery, garden sculptures and a hands-on painting session led by a local artist.
In the monastery garden: meet the artists of Kostanjevica na Krki.
Set on the island town of Kostanjevica na Krki, this short cultural outing centers on a remarkable Cistercian monastery—founded at the beginning of the 13th century—that now houses the Gallery of Božidar Jakac. Within its rooms and gardens you encounter 20th‑century works by noted Slovenian artists and wooden sculptures from the Forma viva international sculpture symposia, then finish with a guided painting session where a local painter encourages participants to try drawing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Cistercian monastery and Božidar Jakac Gallery
The monastery, founded at the beginning of the 13th century, has been home to works of art since the 20th century and hosts the Gallery of Božidar Jakac, displaying notable Slovenian art inside a historic setting.
Forma viva wooden sculptures in the gardens
In the monastery gardens you can see wooden sculptures created for the international Forma viva sculpture symposia, a distinct outdoor complement to the indoor gallery.
Guided painting session with a local artist
After viewing the gallery's works, the program includes time with a painter who encourages participants to pick up a pencil and try drawing, blending appreciation with hands‑on creativity.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
This is an intimate, indoor-outdoor art visit: a slow walk through a historic monastery and a compact gallery collection, pauses in a sculpture-filled garden, then a focused, guided painting session that shifts the day from observation to doing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately 2.5 hours.
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided trip information.
Meeting point is in Kostanjevica na Krki, Slovenia.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the experience last?
The program lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is Kostanjevica na Krki, Slovenia.
What will we see during the visit?
You visit the Cistercian monastery housing the Gallery of Božidar Jakac, view wooden sculptures from the Forma viva symposia in the gardens, and take part in a guided painting session.
Is this suitable for children?
The experience is described as being for all ages.
Do I need prior art or painting experience?
The visit includes a session with a painter who encourages participants to try drawing; the information emphasizes encouragement rather than prior skill requirements.
Are the garden sculptures original to the site?
The wooden sculptures in the monastery gardens were created for the Forma viva international sculpture symposia.