Croatian History Museum, History museum in Gradec, Zagreb, Croatia.
The Croatian History Museum occupies the Vojković Palace and displays objects from different periods of Croatian history, from prehistoric times to the present day. The collection includes artworks, everyday items, and documents that show various aspects of life across long spans of time.
The museum began in 1846 as part of a larger collection of national objects and gradually became an independent institution focused on Croatian history. Over time, its focus shifted toward documenting events and developments specific to the country.
The museum shares its space with a historical library that documents how people have preserved and passed down their stories through manuscripts and rare books over many centuries. These collections reflect the intellectual life that shaped the nation.
The museum sits in the city center on Antun Gustav Matoš Street and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should note that opening hours vary by day of the week and may differ on weekends.
Following a major earthquake in 2020, the museum closed temporarily and now plans to move to a new building. This relocation will allow the institution to reorganize how it presents its collection and serve more visitors.
Location: Gornji Grad–Medveščak
Inception: 1846
Address: ulica Matoševa, 9
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-13:00
Phone: +38514851900
Email: hismus@hismus.hr
Website: http://hismus.hr/en
GPS coordinates: 45.81602,15.97234
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
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