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GMB Atelier
Self-service creative space for children and adults
Every six months, you can find here new creative assignments of different kinds. They are based on the Gallery's temporary and permanent exhibitions, so it might be a good idea see them first and then attend the Atelier. Entrance to the Atelier is free.
DetailSchool programs
Education through art
Take part in GMB's learning programmes where students broaden their horizons through experimenting with art materials. The programs support visual literacy development and help students formulate motor and vocabulary skills. They unlock creativity and stimulate young people to discover their innovative potential. Creating art may inspire them to pursue a career in the creative industry. A visit to the GMB Atelier fosters children's and youth's trust, relationship and understanding of artists, galleries, cultural centres and museums. Bring them in to experience art and to be inspired by it.
DetailLet’s Talk Art!
Commented tours of exhibitions in English
For foreigners living in Slovakia, for friends and visitors from abroad, or to improve your English. Regularly, once a month, one early Thursday evening is dedicated to an English tour of current exhibitions or permanent exhibitions.
DetailEmil
Cafe in the Mirbach Palace
Art comes in many forms, and some can be drunk. You can find premium coffee, natural wines, hot cocoa, fermented lemonades and something small to eat on the ground floor under the exhibitions of artworks. Emil cafe, a fantastic host, has made his home in the Mirbach Palace. He will welcome you inside under the vaults and in the courtyard.
DetailVenue Hire
Within Mirbach Palace and Pálffy Palace
Bratislava City Gallery offers exclusive venues for hire within the historic buildings of Mirbach Palace and Pálffy Palace, both located in the heart of the city. These spaces are ideal for a wide range of corporate and private functions, including literary and musical evenings, lectures, video presentations, panel discussions, seminars, and workshops, as well as for wedding ceremonies and gala receptions. Both Mirbach Palace and Pálffy Palace provide excellent backdrops for period photography and video recordings. The venues are only available for events that comply with the GMB Code of Ethics.
DetailCourtyards of GMB palaces
Public spaces in the heart of the Old Town
The courtyards of the GMB palaces are an urban space immediately accessible to everyone. Sit Down project, which brings free public seating to Bratislava, welcomes visitors to the courtyards. Here you can enjoy the sun, read your favourite book in the shade, have a morning coffee or lunch with friends, or arrange a work meeting. In the pleasant historical environment of the Mirbach Palace, with the sound of water in Viktor Tilgner's fountain or with the sun's reflections in Milan Dobeš's work - Reflex relief II. in the Pálffy Palace.
DetailLibrary
Documentation and information center
The GMB library is closed until further notice. We will inform you about any changes. Thank you for understanding.
DetailNews
Pálffy Palace will be open again from February 23
The GMB library is closed until further notice.
FREE ADMISSION to GMB every first Wednesday of the month
GMB opening hours during holidays
23 - 26 December 2022 / 31 December 2022 - 1 January 2023 - CLOSED