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Zagreb City Museum and its collection

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The Zagreb City Museum is housed in a restored monumental complex of the Convent of the Poor Clares of 1650. The museum is dedicated to the cultural, artistic, economic and political history of Zagreb. The museum holds a collection of more than 75,000 pieces from the prehistory, to Roman times to the modern period. The collection includes paintings, flags, military uniforms, coats of arms, maps, city views and furniture.

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Zagreb City Museum
Opatička ulica 20
10000 Zagreb

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 14:00
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Admission

0 – 6Free
0 – 6Free
Adults€5.00
DisabledFree
Disabled personsFree
Families (with children under 15)€8.00
Groups of 10+€3.50
Groups of pupils, students and retired persons (10 or more persons)€2.50
Members of ICOMFree
Members of Croatian Museum AssociationFree
Members of Croatian Society of Art HistoriansFree
Members of ICOMFree
Pupils€3.00
Retired€3.00
Students€3.00
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Location & Map

Opatička ulica 20, Zagreb

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Exhibitions

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Zagreb City Museum Reviews

Zagreb City Museum has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Zagreb City Museum offers visitors an insightful journey through the history and culture of Croatia's capital. Located in a restored 17th-century convent, the museum's exhibits span from prehistoric times to the present day. Many visitors appreciate the well-organized chronological layout and the diverse range of artifacts on display, including archaeological findings, historical documents, and everyday objects that showcase Zagreb's urban development.

    The museum's strengths lie in its comprehensive coverage of Zagreb's history and its interactive elements. Visitors often highlight the scale model of the old town and the recreated 19th-century city streets as particularly engaging. The audio guide, available in multiple languages, is frequently praised for providing detailed information about the exhibits.

    However, some visitors note that certain sections of the museum could benefit from more English translations, as not all information is available in languages other than Croatian. Additionally, a few reviewers mention that the museum might feel a bit overwhelming due to the sheer amount of information presented, and suggest allocating ample time for a thorough visit.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the Zagreb City Museum is generally regarded as a valuable resource for understanding the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Its central location in the Upper Town (Gornji Grad) makes it easily accessible for tourists exploring Zagreb's historical center.

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  • Frank
    Frank • 20 Nov 2018

    The Zagreb City Museum was one of our favorite museums in the area. The museum spans a period from 800 BC when Zagreb was 'born' until modern times. You really move through the history of the city when you move through the various rooms in the museum. The collection that consists of many different objects, from artifacts from the Cathedral to furniture through the ages, was well laid out with good descriptions in all of the galleries. Amazing museum that is definitely worth a visit when you’re in Zagreb!

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