International Miniatures Festival “Svet v malem” (The World in Miniature) 2026
11.May 2026
The Park of Military History will host the international miniature festival “The World in Miniature” on Saturday, 23 May. At the 18th traditional gathering of modellers and scale model enthusiasts, organised by the Society “Svet v malem” and taking place at the Park of Military History for the fifth time, more than 150 creators from numerous European countries participated last year. In addition to domestic participants, competitors from Croatia, Italy, Hungary and Austria, as well as Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, competed in various contest categories. In total, more than 500 scale models were exhibited.
PROGRAMME:
Saturday, 23 May 2026
09.00–11.00 Registration of scale models for the competition
11.00–16.00 Plastic scale modelling competition
11.00–14.00 Children’s plastic model assembly workshop *
10.00–17.00 Exhibition of plastic scale models
10.00–17.00 Presentation of the Society Svet v malem
10.00–17.00 Presentation of modelling societies and the historical re-enactment society Regiment
10.00–17.00 Flea market for scale models, modelling accessories, and military history literature
14.00 Presentation of a vehicle from the operational collection of the Park of Military History and the Military Museum of the Slovenian Armed Forces
15.00 Guided tour of the exhibition The Downing of Mustang Mk. III KH467 of No. 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force near Gornje Ležeče
16.00 Guided tour of the exhibition ARSENAL OF HERITAGE – 20 YEARS: Photographic Highlights of the Development of the Park of Military History
17.00 Announcement of the competition results
Sunday, 24 May 2026
10.00–18.00 Exhibition of scale models and presentation of the Society Svet v malem
10.00–13.00 Children’s plastic model assembly workshop *
* Participation in the workshop requires prior registration via e-mail at [email protected], as the number of participants is limited. The workshop is suitable for children aged between 8 and 15.
The organiser reserves the right to amend the programme.
