Hg Smelting Plant
With the help of experiments, animations, video films and devices operating on the basis of Hg, you will learn about and experience the significance of this unique liquid metal that has changed the world, as well as its universal applicability in science, engineering, industry, medicine, culture and daily life, from prehistoric times to the present day.
In addition to a modern interactive exhibition, the Hg Smelting Plant boasts the largest rotary furnace for smelting cinnabar ore in the world.
Combined ticket (Anthony's Main Road + Hg Smelting Plant): EUR 21.00
individuals, families, groups, school groups vulnerable groups.
1 hour and 15 minutes.
SLO-ENG
SLO-ENG-ITA-GER-FRA-CRO-ESP-NED-POL-CZE-RUS-HUN-HEB*
* You are welcome to use your own headphones (with 3.5 mm jack connector).
Hg Smelting Plant - Tour Schedule
MON - FRI
By prior arrangement.
12:00 - 16:00 h
1st January - CLOSED
MON - FRI
By prior arrangement.
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
12:00 - 16:00 h
MON - FRI
By prior arrangement.
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
10:00 - 16:00 h
MON - FRI
12:00 - 16:00 h
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
10:00 - 16:00 h
MON - FRI
10:00 - 16:00 h
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
10:00 - 18:00 h
Every day *
10:00 - 18:00 h
Every day *
10:00 - 18:00 h
Every day *
10:00 - 18:00 h
Every day
10:00 - 16:00 h
Every day
10:00 - 16:00 h
By prior arrangement.
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
10:00 - 16:00 h
1st November - CLOSED
MON - FRI
By prior arrangement
SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS
10:00 - 16:00 h
25 December - CLOSED
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