Deaccessioning in Slovenia
In Slovenia no specific legislation other than legislation of declassification of cultural monuments, was found.
Nor were there any guidelines on deaccessioning and disposal found
Country details for Slovenia
| Official name: | Republic of Slovenia |
| Number of residents: | 2,065 million |
| Number of museums: | 167 |
| Parameters: | Classification systems, National register of objects, and Accreditation scheme |
Deaccessioning possibilities in Slovenia:
LEGISLATION
No specific legislation on deaccessioning and disposal was found in Slovenia, other than the
law on the protection of cultural heritage §23 cessation of the status of the monument
External link to the law on the protection of cultural heritage
GUIDELINES
No guidelines on deaccessioning and disposal were found in Slovenia.
OTHER TOOLS
No other tools on deaccessioning and disposal were found in Slovenia.
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Slovenia has a classification system for museum objects. It can proclaim cultural monuments by the Law on the protection on cultural heritage
§19 Proclamation of a moving monument
NATIONAL REGISTER OBJECTS
Slovenia has a national register of museum objects, administered by the Ministry of Culture.
ACCREDITATION SCHEME
An official museum accreditation scheme has not been found in Slovenia.
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