Museum history

In 1952, the Museum Society was established in Tržič, within which numerous enthusiasts collected and cataloged material. The museum was first founded in 1955. Its work was directed by the museum society until 1964 when Jože Rakovec was appointed as the director. At that time, the museum owned Pollak's Manor, Germovka Forge, and soon also Kurnik's House.

In 1969, the museum was annexed to the Workers' University, and the first curator was employed, who organized several permanent exhibitions. In 1974, cultural and educational institutions (museum, folk university, and library) in Tržič merged into the Tržič Institute for Culture and Education. In 1999, the museum again became an independent public institution. In 2013, the Tržič Museum was registered in the list of authorized museums to perform the state public service of museums, thereby crossing the threshold of local operation and gaining national significance. The following year, a permanent exhibition of the Slovenian Ski Museum opened its doors in Pollak's Manor. Thorough renovations of all permanent exhibitions, showcasing the wealth of Tržič crafts and industry began. In 2014, the Memorial Space of the Ljubelj Concentration Camp was put under its management, where since 2021, a permanent exhibition of the Ljubelj/Mauthausen Concentration Camp 1943–1945 has been set up.