Events Archive

In 2026, the AA Nanotourism Visiting School returns to Ljubljana for a third consecutive year, continuing its investigation into the city through architectural observations, critical tourism, and site-specific action focusing on the work of Jože Plečnik. Building on discoveries and collaborations ...

As part of the Rendez-vous aux jardins (Meet Us in the Gardens) initiative, when numerous gardens and parks across Europe open their doors to the public, we invite you to join a guided tour of the Fužine Castle park at MAO.   The Fužine Castle park represents an important example of the ...

On the first weekend of June, as part of the European initiative Rendez-vous aux jardins (Meet Us in the Gardens), we invite you to visit parks and gardens in more than twenty European countries. This year’s theme is viewpoints. The initiative, which originated in France, aims to bring the ...

This “OFF THE MAP” tour, which takes place as part of the Ljubljana Art Weekend, will take visitors to the Nove Fužine neighborhood, known for its modernist residential architecture, rich demographic variety, and strong community bonds.   The visit of the neighbourhood will start ...

For those who prefer to create on their own, the MiniMAO playroom opens its doors roughly once a month. Here, young visitors can independently explore themes from the current exhibitions at the Museum of Architecture and Design through puzzles and fun challenges. The playroom is fully stocked with ...

International Symposium Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 10:00–17:00, Museum of Architecture and Design, Ljubljana   Registration: izobrazevanje@mao.si   The symposium Is Nature Modern? accompanies the exhibition of the same title at the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and is part of the ...

For this year’s International Museum Day, ICOM has chosen the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World.” At the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), we believe that architecture and design are universal languages that help us understand one another and the space we share.   We ...

As Gaza remains in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis and faces unprecedented destruction of its cultural and natural heritage, violence against the Palestinians continues to escalate along with the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. The destruction of entire neighbourhoods, ...

Roundtable on Collective Housing   The roundtable is part of the European tour of the European Collective Housing Award, which highlights high-quality examples of collective housing. The aim of the roundtables, held in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Ljubljana, and Sarajevo, is to broaden the discussion on ...

LINA Blueprints are a three-day live platform showcasing concrete ideas, methods and practices developed within the European architectural platform. The events and discussions will focus on processes, collaborations and modes of operation that address common architectural challenges, from living ...

Friday, 5 September 2025 9:30-17:00 Venue: Center Rog   The Future Legacies Conference marks the conclusion of the three-year international platform, MADE IN: Contemporary Crafts & Design, which has connected designers, craftspeople, scientists and cultural institutions across six European ...

4 September 2025, 16:30 – 19:30 Location: MAO park (MAO hall in the event of bad weather)   The Crafting Biodiversity project explores craft as a reparative and insurgent land practice. It has created a speculative biodiversity corridor between Krater and the Museum of Architecture and ...