Preserving the Cultural Heritage of Cmurek Castle
This project brings to light the often-forgotten historical layers of Cmurek Castle, a remarkable cultural monument with a complex and rich past.
From 1949 to 2004, Cmurek Castle housed a social care institution. Nine years after the closure of the psychiatric hospital, the castle was transformed into a cultural, social, and tourist center. This renewal has helped reintroduce the castle’s hidden history to the public and emphasize its significance as a cultural landmark.
In 2023 and 2024, the project includes a variety of educational programs, round tables, conferences, and lectures focusing on the castle’s heritage. Special attention is given to the topic of difficult heritage. Additionally, two guides will be published, one on Cmurek Castle and the other on the Museum of Madness. A series of promotional activities will further raise awareness of the castle and make it more accessible to the general public and researchers alike.
Contact Person: dr. Sonja Bezjak,
E-mail: info@muzejnorosti.eu,
Telefon: 031 238 877
Project Duration: June 8, 2023 – December 31, 2024
Funding: The project is financed by the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of Culture.
Current announcements
A Music-Humanistic Performance for Cross-Border Connection
On Saturday, 28 March 2026, a music-humanistic performance took place at the Museum of Madness at Cmurek Castle in Trate,
Public consultation on opportunities for cooperation between non-governmental organisations and public services in the field of cultural heritage protection in Slovenia
On Friday, 14 November 2025, between 11:00 a.m.
Home for the Mentally Defective in Trate is now available in English
Home for the Mentally Defective in Trate is the English translation of a guidebook originally published in Slovenian in 20