Janez Puhar

JANEZ PUHAR

In Kranj, in the mid-19th century. century, resided the master of many skills, the inventor Janez Puhar.

A pioneer of photography worldwide, he made history in 1842 as the inventor of photography on glass.

THE CABINET OF THE INVENTOR OF THE BLOWER

Step into the time of inventor Janez Puhar, the mysterious world of illusions, riddles, photography, and “selfies.”

In the studio, besides viewing the museum room, the room of illusions, and the 19th-century photography studio, we offer a wide selection of cultural experiences.

MUSEUM

The Janez Puhar Museum Room offers insight into the life and work of the first Slovenian photographer

ILLUSIONS

Puhar, on discovering the photograph on the glass, said, "The Svetlopis is an optical illusion trapped in eternity."

ATELJE

Photo studio 19. century, where you can dress in period costumes and look through a camera obscura.

TEAM BUILDING, BIRTHDAYS AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

At the Janez Puhar Cabinet, we offer birthday celebrations for children and adults, fun experiences for groups, including team building events, and create unforgettable memories.

EXPERIENCES

The "Puhar" delights visitors with a wide range of experiences and adventure games.

PHOTO ON GLASS

Dress in 19th-century clothes, pose in front of the camera obscura, and take home your photograph on glass.

TRADE

In the cabinet there is a souvenir shop where you can buy homemade brandy, homemade honey, magnets and other souvenirs with motifs of Janez Puhar.