Andy is back
Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Medzilaborce It was founded in 1991 as the world’s first museum dedicated to Andy Warhol. Today, it is the only museum in Europe specialising in Andy Warhol. There are only two Warhol museums in the world, one in Pittsburgh, USA, and the other in Medzilaborce. Its location in Medzilaborce is linked to the artist’s family roots. His parents came from nearby Miková, and it was here that Warhol’s family wished to preserve the artist’s connection with his ancestors.
What you’ll see at the Andy Warhol Museum
Following extensive refurbishment, the museum reopened to the public in September 2026. Today, it brings together original art, the story of the Warhol family, modern architecture and interactive technology. It is therefore not just a place for art connoisseurs. A visit is also of interest to families with children, visitors to the region and people who know Andy Warhol primarily as one of the icons of Pop Art.
Renovácia múzea ponúka nové expozičné a vzdelávacie priestory, moderné technológie a interaktívne prvky. V expozíciách sa nachádzin addition to the works aj osobné predmety Andyho Warhola a materiály približujúce jeho život, rodinu a rusínske korene. V expozícii nájdete aj tvorbu mien pop-artu a street artu ako Keith Haring, Basquiat, Lichtenstein či Banksy.
An interactive museum that’s not just for looking at
The new exhibition makes use of digital and multimedia elements. Visitors can see a realistic hologram of Andy Warhol, moving robotic Brillo Boxes, a digital iconostasis referencing his Rusyn roots, immersive visual environments and an interactive digital screen print. Here, you can transform a photo from your mobile into a portrait inspired by Warhol’s work.
Interiér je navrhnutý ako súčasť novej múzejnej koncepcie. Jeho nové vybavenie spája hneď viaceré multimediálno-interaktívne prvky svetelného, zvukového a projekčného charakteru v kontexte návštevníckého zážitku. Prináša mnoho atypických prvkov od nábytkov cez technologické aspekty až po interaktívne autorské diela.
The building itself is also of interest. The museum’s new design is characterised by a striking steel structure weighing approximately 250 tonnes, the integration of the interior with the exterior, and a green roof accessible to the public. It has transformed the building’s original appearance from the ground up into an architectural landmark. An amphitheatre seating around 100 visitors has also been created on the roof. The museum’s spaces are designed not only for permanent exhibitions but also for temporary exhibitions, workshops, screenings and concerts. It also features black-box theatres designed to host other cultural events.
Why is the Warhol Museum in Medzilaborce?
Medzilaborce is not associated with the name of Andy Warhol by chance. It is this very region that his family came from, and to which the story of his ancestors is linked. The museum was therefore established not only as a space showcasing the work of this world-famous artist, but also as a place that preserves and highlights his connection to the region.
If you’d like to explore Warhol’s story beyond the museum, you can combine your trip with a visit to Miková and other towns in the Rusyn and Andy Warhol Region. Andy Warhol’s work takes on a specific geographical and cultural context here, which can be further explored at other locations throughout the region. The museum can therefore serve as the starting point for a day-long or weekend-long exploration of the region.
Practical information for visitors
What are the museum’s opening hours?
Múzeum je otvorené denne okrem pondelka, od 10.00 do 17.00 hod. Posledný vstup o 16.00.
Aktuálne informácie a zmeny otváracích hodín múzea si overte TU
How much does it cost to get into the museum?
Currently (temporarily) available in-store only.
• adults: €10
• Children aged 6 and over, secondary school and university students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities accompanied by a carer: €5
• Organised school groups: €4 per pupil or student
• EURO26 cardholders: €6
• family admission: €20
🆓 Free admission is available to children under 6, people with disabilities, holders of the RGS, the Jánsky Plaque and the Kňazovický Medal, war veterans, journalists, accompanying teachers and other eligible persons.
💳 Holders of the Prešov Region Travel Card will receive a 10 % discount on family admission. More info TU
💳 Train passengers holding selected valid ZSSK travel documents are entitled to a 20 % discount on the standard admission price to the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art. More info TU
Additional services:
🎨 Creative workshops: €1 per person
🎤 Guided tour: €20
🌙 Special admission outside opening hours: €50
Recommended visiting times and other useful information
We recommend setting aside at least two hours. If you’d like to explore the exhibitions in more detail, try out the interactive features and visit other parts of the museum, you’ll need to allow plenty of time.
The museum has wheelchair-accessible entrance and the individual floors are connected by lifts, making it accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs.
Visitors can also make use of changing rooms, toilets and a canteen, which means you can enjoy your visit in comfort, even if you spend a long time in the museum.
The museum also offers creative workshops, workshops and educational programmes, which is why it is also suitable for families with children and organised school groups.
How do I get to the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art?
The modern Andy Warhol Museum is situated in Medzilaborce itself and can be reached by car or public transport.
Car
Z Prešov The journey to Medzilaborce is approximately 85 km long and takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. From Košice The distance is approximately 115 km and the journey takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes. The journey time may vary depending on traffic and the route chosen.
Enter the address into the sat-nav:
Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Medzilaborce
Andy Warhol 748/36, 068 01 Medzilaborce
GPS: 49.2684828, 21.9049577
By train
Regional train services run to Medzilaborce from Humenné, which is the main interchange point when travelling from Prešov, Košice or any other point of departure. The journey by train from Humenné to Medzilaborce takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Medzilaborce railway station is located approximately 900 metres from the museum. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from there to the museum.
Before travelling, we recommend checking the current train services, as timetables are subject to change. You can look up timetables and services for trains on the route to Medzilaborce directly via CP Timetables or the official website ZSSK.
Tip: Passengers holding selected valid ZSSK travel documents are entitled to a 20 % discount on the standard museum admission fee.
By bus
You can also travel to Medzilaborce by bus. When travelling from the region’s larger towns, you will usually need to change buses in Humenné, from where regional services continue towards Medzilaborce. When planning your journey, we recommend checking the current service for the specific day and time of departure timetable.
By plane
Medzilaborce does not have its own airport. For visitors from abroad, the most convenient and nearest Slovak international airport is Košice International Airport (KSC) about 125 kilometres away by car.
The route from Košice to Medzilaborce:
- By train: From the airport, take public transport to the railway station in the city centre. From there, continue by train, changing at Humenné, directly to Medzilaborce. The train journey takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
- Car: The journey by car from Košice Airport to Medzilaborce takes approximately 2 hours and covers a distance of around 125 km, passing through the towns of Prešov and Stropkov.
Alternative airports:
- Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (Poland): It is about 150 km away and is a good stop-off point when travelling from the north, from where you can continue by bus or train.
- Poprad-Tatry Airport: About 165 km by car from Medzilaborce, with fewer flight connections.
Is there parking available at the museum?
Yes. Parking is available right next to the museum or in the immediate vicinity. You can also park in the car park opposite the museum, next to the Tesco supermarket. Simply enter the address into your sat-nav 748/36 Andy Warhol Street, Medzilaborce.
Is the Andy Warhol Museum suitable for children?
Yes, the new layout of the exhibition in particular features a number of interactive and digital elements. Children need not view the museum merely as a traditional gallery. Holograms, robotic Brillo Boxes, digital screen printing and immersive projections also offer an experiential way to visit. The museum also organises creative workshops and educational programmes.
What is there to see near the Andy Warhol Museum?
If you have more time, follow in Warhol’s footsteps to Miková, where his parents came from. In Medzilaborce and the surrounding area, you can also combine your visit with a trip to the Church of the Holy Spirit, the mini open-air museum of a Rusyn village, or a walk above the town to the Kyčera observation tower or the monastery in nearby Krásny Brod.
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If you’re looking for more ideas for day trips around Medzilaborce, take inspiration from our trips around the Rusyn Region and Andy Warhol’s birthplace
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