The goods of our time, are the roots of our ancestors.
The museum of the world’s oldest vine presents the improbable story of the resilience of the 460-year-old Modra kavčina vine, those who have cared for it, their knowledge and exceptional heritage.
1657
THE WORLD'S OLDEST VINE
SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY. 1657. 2004.
The world’s oldest vine was planted in the second half of the sixteenth century. The first known depiction of the vine dates from 1657. In 2004 the vine was entered in the Guinness Book of Records. Today it is seen as one of Slovenia’s priceless natural assets.
1876
Maribor, viticultural centre of Štajerska
Viticultural tradition has been present in the Maribor area since at least the 11th century. The cellar master of the provincial ruler is mentioned as early as 1353. In 1876, Maribor hosted the first international viticultural congress in Austro-Hungary.
Today, the town beside the River Drava is known as a viticultural and gastronomic centre of Slovenia with exceptional natural and cultural heritage.
2022
Explore. Experience. Taste.
EXPLORE the 460-year-old story of the world’s oldest vine. Return to the medieval urban centre of Maribor and EXPERIENCE one of the largest classical wine cellars in Europe, with 2.1 km of underground corridors. TASTE the superb gastronomic achievements of Štajerska cuisine and the noble selection of local wines.
Tour of the museum with wine tasting
Discover the story of the world’s oldest vine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Watch a charming animated film that brings centuries of tradition to life, explore the museum’s collection, and enjoy a glass of local wine or juice as you take in the spirit of Maribor’s winemaking heritage.
COMBINED ADMISSION: oldest vine museum & maribor regional museum
Wander through the grand halls of Maribor’s castle and uncover centuries of stories shaped by the region’s people, art, and everyday life. From noble traditions to folk treasures, each room invites you to connect with the past in a way that feels personal, inspiring, and deeply rooted in the heart of Štajerska.
COMBINED ADMISSION: oldest vine museum & maribor regional museum & partizan cinema
Trace the many layers of Maribor’s past through a curated cultural path that begins with the world’s oldest vine, then through castle halls of the Maribor Regional Museum. Finally, venture into the atmospheric setting of the former Partizan Cinema, where heritage furniture and thought-provoking exhibitions reveal the textures of memory, design, and local identity.
COMBINED ADMISSION: oldest vine museum & OLDEST VINE
From €15 per person
Discover the story of the world’s oldest vine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Watch a charming animated film that brings centuries of tradition to life, explore the museum’s collection, and enjoy a glass of local wine or juice as you take in the spirit of Maribor’s winemaking heritage.
DATE WITH HERITAGE
From €37 per person
Step into a world of timeless charm at the Museum of the Oldest Vine in the world, where heritage comes alive through wine, objects, and unforgettable stories. Date with Heritage is an intimate cultural experience that invites you to slow down, raise a glass, and discover the rich wine traditions of Slovenia’s Štajerska region.
NEIGHBOURS OF THE OLDEST VINE
From €50 per person
Discover the soul of Maribor where the city meets the river – on Lent, the oldest part of town. You’ll meet the “neighbours” – local artists, artisans, and storytellers who shape the cultural heartbeat of the city. Perfect for those who seek a soulful, sensory connection with the city – through craft, conversation, and a glass of wine.
GOOD TASTE
The old vine connects, the old vine brings joy, the old vine enthuses. Offspring of the old vine grow in 27 different countries. Its heritage reflects tradition, knowledge and creativity.
A bottle of wine from the old vine is the highest protocol gift of the Municipality of Maribor. As a special gift, you also can give wine from offspring of the old vine or a selected Štajerska wine.
The museum of the world’s oldest vine places the vine in the context of the urban development of Lent, and Maribor as the viticultural centre of Štajerska. In so doing, it relies on preserved movable heritage, which is reinforced by the fact of exceptional age. In addition to the selected material and texts, the exhibition is also enriched by computer animation and video.
A visit to the museum includes tasting queen’s wine or fruit juice.
The museum space is intended for protocol purposes, cultural events, meetings and socialising.
Entrance fee
Adults: 8 €
Pupils, students, pensioners: 5.5 €
Preschool children: 2 €
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Entrance fee 3+1 (3 people pay, one person free): 24.00 €
Entrance fee – adults in a group (for 10 people): 7.50 €
Free entrance fee (ICOM, SMD, PRESSE and Donors cards): 0.00 €
Family: only parents pay
Guided tour of the exhibition (adults, group of up to 10 people)*: 30.00 €
Guided tour of the exhibition (adults, group of 10 to 30 people)*: 45.00 €
Guided tour of the exhibition (pupils, students, pensioners, groups of up to 10 people – per person)*: 1.80 €
Guided tour of the exhibition (pupils, students, pensioners, group of 10 to 30 people – per person)*: 1.20 €
Guided tour of the exhibition in a foreign language not provided by POMUM (group of up to 30 people, payment to be made at least two days before arrival)*: 45.00 €
* after prior notice
Opening hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 11.00 – 18.00
Sunday and public holidays: 11.00 – 16.00
Monday: closed
Contact
E-mail: visit@oldestvinemuseum.si
Address: Pokrajinski muzej Maribor,
Vojašniška ulica 14, 2000 Maribor
