Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, Scientific and technical museum in Zagreb, Croatia
The Nikola Tesla Technical Museum is a scientific institution in Zagreb that displays machinery, engines, and technical equipment from different periods. The building houses a planetarium and special exhibition areas with working models and demonstrations.
The museum was founded in 1954 and documents the development of science and technology in the Southeast European region. Its collection grew over decades through acquisitions and donations to preserve technical progress from various eras.
The museum honors inventor Nikola Tesla, whose legacy remains connected to Zagreb's scientific community. Visitors can see how his contributions shaped local pride in technological advancement and discovery.
The museum is centrally located in Zagreb and easily reached by public transportation. Plan several hours to explore the different sections and interactive exhibits at a comfortable pace.
One of the region's oldest steam engines on display dates from the 19th century and shows the early stages of industrialization. The collection also holds personal items and documents that record Tesla's scientific journeys and work.
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