The city of Zagreb is the biggest city in Republic of Croatia and the capital. City of Zagreb is cultural, scientific, economic, political and administrative center of the Croatia. Zagreb is also known to have more museums per capital than any city in the world. Known throughout Europe and the world for it’s beaches and beautiful islands of the Adriatic. Zagreb is rich in history and culture with many entertainment options in addition to the vast choices of museums, galleries and shops. This Top 10 Must See Museums list is our best list for those with Zagreb in their travels.
Zagreb 80s Museum
Address: 1st Floor, Radiceva Ulica
Back to the future, back in time to 1980s Yugoslavia. Set in many different rooms furnished with all manner of items from your favorite decade, the 80s. The museum is fully interactive so you can have a play around with everything – you can even have try dressing up in some 80s outfits for those who dare! The museum encourages visitors to touch, feel and interact with the exposition to recall sweet moments, evoke nostalgia and find out the way of life in recent past.
Archaeological Museum in Zagreb and its collection
Address:Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19
The Archaeological Museum in Zagreb illustrates the development of material and spiritual culture on the territory of continental Croatia during 2,5 million years, from the Early Stone Age, the Late Stone Age, the Copper Age, various phases of the Bronze Age, to the Early and Late Iron Age. The museum holds a collection of over 75,000 objects. The Numismatic collection is displayed on the ground floor. On the second floor, the Greek and Roman collection is displayed, including Greek vases and Roman military equipment, an everyday objects. The third floor has the Prehistoric and the Egyptian collection on display. Open every day.
Museum of Contemporary Art
address: Avenue Dubrovnik 17
The Museum of Contemporary Art offers a close art experience. It is the biggest and most modern museum in Croatia.
Zagreb’s collection of contemporary art has finally been given the space it deserves. The museum includes an impressive collection of over 5000 works of art. Mostly of Croatian and international artists after 1950.
Museum of Broken Relationships
address: Ćirilometodska 2
One of the most popular museums in Zagreb and at any given time only have on display a small fraction of the always changing displays.
Exhibits hit on a range of emotions and relationships. Reflect on your personal experiences and how they intertwine with the items on display. It makes you think of the value we give to common objects.
It is not about the items you will find. Above all else, it is about the incredible experience and emotions you feel as you walk through the exhibition!
Zagreb Zoo
address: Maksimirski perivoj
The Zagreb Zoo is one of three major zoo parks in Croatia and was founded in 1925. The Zagreb Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals that represent 275 species. Among other animals, the zoo is home to a snow leopard, a North China leopard, a red panda, a chimpanzee, a monkey, a hippopotamus and a camel.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla Zagreb
address: Savska street 18
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla shows the development and application of technological advances. Along with its permanent display, it features special exhibits such as the Planetarium, the Apisarium, the Mine, and the Nikola Tesla study.
The museum was established in 1954 to promote science and technology. Since 1958 it is situated in the former Zagreb Fair wooden buildings in the city center.
Croatian History Museum
address: Antun Gustav Matoš Street 9
Croatian History Museum has a collection of nearly 300,000 museum artefacts. The collection of Croatian cultural and historical heritage from the Middle Ages to the present day. Currently in a temporary home pending a move to a more spacious facility. Once complete, there will be ample room for full display of the rich collection and beautiful history in total.
Museum of Illusions and its collection
address: Ilica 72
In the unusual Museum of Illusions in Zagreb, visitors enter the world of illusions and experience that nothing is what it appears to be. Visitors to the museum get encouraged to interact with the displays and become the exhibits. The Museum of Illusions contains around 70 'displays' where you defy gravity. See your family grow or shrink, as a result, lose yourself in a maze of mirrors or serve someone's head on a tray. Besides this, the museum features a playroom with games and puzzles.
Chocolate Museum Zagreb
address: VARSHAVSKA 5
Zagreb Chocolate Museum where you will learn all the relevant facts about the world of chocolate. Learn about the history of chocolate that goes back to the ancient Indians of South and Central America. Taste nine types of chocolate from our tasting box, take pictures in the unique space of a mystical rainforest, a luxurious baroque palace or Willy Wonka's magical factory. Even try to grind cocoa beans on a metate like the Aztecs or make foam Molinilla liquid chocolate.
The Zagreb Chocolate Museum is designed for a family outing with children, as well as for a friendly get-together or a romantic date with a loved one.
Tortureum - Museum of Torture
address: Radićeva ulica 14 1st floor
The Museum of Torture - TORTUREUM offers an insight into its unique collection of various instruments of torture and execution that have been employed since the ancient times to the present day. The Museum vividly depicts the notion of violence throughout history. Displaying over 70 full-scale instruments of torture, which even the thought of chilled people to the bone, for example.
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