Ethnographic Museum of Zagreb
Ethnographic Museum of Zagreb, Ethnographic museum in Donji grad, Croatia
The museum displays 2,800 items from its collection of 80,000 objects, including traditional costumes, musical instruments, furniture, and household tools from Croatia's regions.
Established in 1919 by Salamon Berger, the museum occupies a former Trades Hall building designed by architect Vjekoslav Bastl in Art Nouveau style in 1903.
The museum's collection represents three cultural zones of Croatia: the Pannonian, Dinaric, and Adriatic, showcasing traditional ways of life through reconstructed farm settings.
Located at 14 Ivan Mažuranić Square, the museum opens Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 13:00, with adult admission at 4 euros.
The museum holds collections from non-European cultures, including artifacts from Latin America, Africa, India, Australia, and exhibits the Ljeposav Perinić doll collection.
Location: Donji grad
Inception: 1919
Architects: Vjekoslav Bastl
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
Address: Trg Mažuranića 14, 10000 Zagreb 10000 10000
Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Vrijdag 10:00-18:00; Zaterdag-Zondag 10:00-13:00
Phone: +38514826220
Email: emz@emz.hr
Website: https://emz.hr
GPS coordinates: 45.80835,15.96900
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:05
Zagreb features an architectural heritage spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times. The Zagreb Cathedral dominates the city with its two neo-Gothic towers measuring 108 meters, while St. Mark's Church displays the city's historic coats of arms on its roof. The Stone Gate, a remnant of 13th-century fortifications, houses a chapel dedicated to the Virgin and Child. The Lotrščak Tower, an old medieval watchtower, still fires a daily cannon at noon. The city organizes its cultural offerings around several institutions: the Broken Relationships Museum exhibits an international collection of objects related to breakups, the Art Pavilion is housed in a building from 1898 dedicated to contemporary art, and the Grič Tunnel, a 350-meter-long shelter built during World War II, now serves as an exhibition space. Maksimir Park extends over 316 hectares with five lakes and a zoo, while the Botanical Garden has collected over 5,000 plant species over 4.7 hectares since 1889. Mirogoj Cemetery, designed by Hermann Bollé in 1876, combines neo-Renaissance arcades with funerary architecture.
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
150 m
Lenuzzi's Horseshoe
395 m
Mimara Museum
160 m
Well of Life
203 m
Zagreb Orthodox Cathedral
611 m
Museum of Arts and Crafts
122 m
Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
643 m
Croatian State Archives, Zagreb
268 m
Modern Gallery
669 m
Petar Preradović Square
582 m
Zagreb Botanical Garden
444 m
Oktogon
667 m
Kallina House
313 m
Gavella Drama Theatre
419 m
Evangelical Church in Zagreb
237 m
Satirical Theatre Kerempuh
516 m
Croatian School Museum
188 m
Histrion acting troupe
644 m
Residential Business Building Radovan
370 m
Zagrebačko kazalište lutaka
683 m
Croatian Teachers' Home
195 m
St. Vincent de Paul Church and Convent
323 m
Art Park
679 m
Tobacco Factory Zagreb
617 m
Europa Cinema
514 m
Rosenfeld House (Zagreb)
575 m
Waidmann Hause
247 m
Reviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes