Museum of Arts and Crafts

The Museum of Arts and Crafts in Zagreb is an art museum housing extensive collections of ceramics, clocks, glass, furniture, metalwork, musical instruments, paintings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, and religious objects. The collections span multiple levels and display pieces from various historical periods.

The museum was established in 1880 and later relocated to a neo-Renaissance building erected in the late 19th century. This move marked a turning point in its development and role as an important cultural institution.

The collection reflects centuries of craftsmanship traditions and shows how artistic techniques developed across different materials and time periods. Walking through the rooms, you notice how each type of work reveals the skill and aesthetic choices of its makers.

The museum is located in Zagreb's downtown area and is easy to reach by public transportation or on foot. The collections are distributed across multiple levels, so visitors should be prepared for stairs when moving between galleries.

Behind the scenes, the museum operates a specialized restoration workshop that repairs damaged pieces from the collections. This work is largely invisible to visitors but demonstrates the ongoing effort to preserve these objects for the future.

Location: Donji grad

Inception: 1880

Founders: Izidor Kršnjavi

Architects: Hermann Bollé

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Trg Republike Hrvatske 10, 10000 Zagreb

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-20:00; Sunday 10:00-14:00

Phone: +38514882111

Email: muo@muo.hr

Website: https://muo.hr

GPS coordinates: 45.80941,15.96856

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04