Museum of Neandertals in Krapina

The Museum of Neandertals in Krapina holds around 900 fossil bones and about 1200 stone tools from excavation sites. The collection spans two levels with 18 thematic sections that organize and display the findings in a structured way.

Croatian paleontologist Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger conducted excavations between 1899 and 1905, discovering remains of around 24 Neanderthal individuals. These finds date back roughly 125,000 years and rank among Europe's most important Neanderthal discoveries.

Displays show how Neanderthals made tools and processed animal hides through their daily routines. Visitors can observe the skills and knowledge that shaped their way of life in the recreated cave spaces.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with shorter hours in winter and extended hours during summer months. Plan enough time to walk through both levels and view the different themed sections at a comfortable pace.

A spiral ramp takes visitors on a journey through Earth's timeline, with each hour representing major evolutionary milestones in a 24-hour format. This approach places Neanderthals within the broader story of human development.

Location: Krapina

Inception: 1969

Website: https://mkn.mhz.hr

GPS coordinates: 46.16460,15.86362

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00