Archaeology Museums in Croatia
Finds from prehistory, antiquity, the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
Split-Dalmatia County (16)
Istria County (8)
Zadar County (6)
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (5)
Lika-Senj County (4)
Šibenik-Knin County (4)
Dubrovnik-Neretva County (3)
Osijek-Baranja County (3)
Zagreb County (3)
Karlovac County (2)
Krapina-Zagorje County (2)
Sisak-Moslavina County (2)
Varaždin County (2)
Vukovar-Srijem County (2)
Zagreb (2)
Brod-Posavina County (1)
Koprivnica-Križevci County (1)
Archaeology Museums in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 66 archaeology museums in Croatia, spread across 17 counties and 57 towns and cities. Most of them are in Split-Dalmatia County (16), Istria County (8), and Zadar County (6).
At the city level, Pula (3), Split (3), and Zadar (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €8.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Croatia
The best-known archaeology museums in Croatia
- Arena PulaArchaeology · Pula
- Augustov hramArchaeology · Pula
Arheološki muzej u ZagrebuArchaeology · Zagreb
Arheološki muzej OsijekArchaeology · Osijek- NezakcijArchaeology · Valtura
Arheološki muzej ZadarArchaeology · Zadar
Muzej krapinskih neandertalacaArchaeology · Krapina
Arheološki muzej u SplituArchaeology · Split- Muzej hrvatskih arheoloških spomenikaArchaeology · Split
Arheološki muzej IstreArchaeology · Pula
Archaeology museums in Croatia with free admission
Archaeology museums in Croatia with programs for families
- Arheološki muzej ZadarArchaeology · Zadar
- Muzej krapinskih neandertalacaArchaeology · Krapina
- Arheološki muzej u SplituArchaeology · Split
Muzej vučedolske kultureArchaeology · Vukovar
Arheološki muzej NaronaArchaeology · Vid
Muzej Cetinske krajine – SinjRegional · Sinj
Muzej grada TrogiraRegional · Trogir- Eko kampus „Krka” u PuljanimaNature · Puljane
- Muzej antičkog staklaArchaeology · Zadar
- Muzej BrdovecRegional · Brdovec
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 66 archaeology museums in Croatia across 57 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Arena Pula, Augustov hram, Arheološki muzej u Zagrebu, Arheološki muzej Osijek, and Nezakcij.
Which archaeology museums in Croatia offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Nezakcij, Muzej hvarske baštine, Muzej Palača Bettica, and Muzej Prigorja.
Which archaeology museums in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 34 are open, such as Arena Pula, Augustov hram, and Arheološki muzej Zadar.
Which archaeology museums in Croatia are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Arheološki muzej Osijek, Arheološki muzej Istre, and Muzej vučedolske kulture. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Croatia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €13.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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