Janez Puhar

JANEZ PUHAR
In Kranj in the mid-19th century.
In the mid-19th century, the master inventor Janez Puhar lived in Kranj.

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

THE CABINET OF THE INVENTOR PUHAR
Enter the time of the inventor Janez Puhar, a mysterious world of illusions, puzzles, photography and the “selfie”.

In the cabinet, in addition to a tour of the museum room, the illusion room and the photographic studio 19.
We offer a varied selection of cultural experiences.

MUSEUM

The Janez Puhar Museum Room offers an 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.
A 19th-century photo gallery where you can dress up in the costumes of the time and look through a camero obscuro.

Janez Puhar

TEAM BUILDING, BIRTHDAYS AND
EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

The Janez Puhar Cabinet offers birthday celebrations for children and adults, fun experiences for groups, teambuildings and the chance to create unforgettable memories.

EXPERIENCES

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

PHOTO ON GLASS

Wear clothes 19.
Take a photo of yourself on the glass and pose in front of the camero obscura.

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.

Janez Puhar

Janez Puhar

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