Three Years After Historic Mining Building Fire: Management Changes Continue at Slovak Mining Museum

Three years after a devastating fire damaged the historic Berggericht building in Banská Štiavnica, the Slovak Mining Museum responsible for managing the structure has seen its fourth director since the most recent parliamentary elections. The fire at the state-owned baroque building, which houses part of the mining museum's collection, had been preceded by warnings about fire risks similar to those that led to the destruction of Krásna Hôrka Castle. The repeated leadership changes at the museum highlight ongoing institutional instability in managing Slovakia's cultural heritage sites following major disasters.