What connects the world-famous Palace of Versailles and Bratislava Castle? The story of a young Austrian princess who became an ill-fated French queen, executed by guillotine.
Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna to Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia Maria Theresa, whose official residence in the Kingdom of Hungary was Bratislava Castle.
The latest exhibition on one of the most fascinating life stories in European history—the dramatic tale of Marie Antoinette, who, thanks to the marriage politics of her mother, Maria Theresa, became the most famous French queen.
The splendor and grandeur of Versailles are coming to the magnificent Knights’ Hall at Bratislava Castle. You will have the opportunity to view costumes, wigs, paintings, furniture, and other works of art on loan from the Palace of Versailles. The exhibition will also feature items from the collections of Slovak museums and film clips that will give you a glimpse into the life of this famous queen—from her childhood at the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, through the lavish life of the French monarch at Versailles, to her death on the scaffold.
Marie Antoinette was the ultimate fashion icon of her time and continues to serve as an inspiration to some fashion designers to this day. Accept our invitation and come experience a taste of the luxury and grandeur of Versailles at Bratislava Castle.
The exhibition opens on April 30, 2025, in the Knights’ Hall of Bratislava Castle – entrance from the courtyard.
This ticket grants you admission to the exhibition Marie Antoinette in the Knights' Hall of Bratislava Castle. If you would like to see other parts of the interior of Bratislava Castle, including other exhibitions of the Slovak National Museum – Historical Museum, please purchase full-price ticket Marie Antoinette + SNM - Museum of History.
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TicketsPrehliadka - MARIE ANTOINETTE
Today · 10:00 - 18:00
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Please try to select another time slot within the day or consider visiting on a different day. We recommend monitoring our website for availability of tickets for individual tours and events.
Given the high attendance, we advise purchasing tickets well in advance online.
The exhibition was organized in collaboration with Château de Versailles Spectacles, SNM – Historické múzeum a Beart production s.r.o.
Exhibition curators: Peter Barta, M.A., Director of the Slovak National Museum – Historical Museum, and historian and diplomat Dr. Alexandre Pajon;
The exhibition is held under the patronage of Richard Raši, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, and H.E. Nicolas Suran, French Ambassador to Slovakia.
Exhibition partners: French Institute in Slovakia, Austrian Cultural Forum, KFA Norbert Šmondrk
If you have any questions about online tickets, please contact us at pomoc@snm-online.sk