Archaeological Museum of Zagreb, Archaeological museum in Zrinjevac neighborhood, Zagreb, Croatia
The Archaeological Museum of Zagreb is a repository of ancient objects and finds from southeastern Europe located in Croatia's capital city. Its galleries hold prehistoric tools, Egyptian mummies, Greek vases, Roman artifacts, and medieval items across five distinct sections.
The institution was founded in 1836 and began as part of a larger collection before becoming independent in 1939. It moved to its current building after World War Two.
The museum displays objects from daily life across different periods, left behind by people who once lived in this region. You can see how ancient people worked, celebrated, and furnished their homes.
A visit is easy to plan since the museum sits in the city center and is reachable on foot. Wear comfortable shoes, as many displays require standing for extended periods.
A particular collection displays ancient coins and currency from different periods and cultures, revealing how people conducted trade in antiquity. This numismatic collection ranks among Europe's most extensive and shows economic connections across the ancient world.
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