Natural History Museums in Croatia
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (5)
Split-Dalmatia County (4)
Šibenik-Knin County (3)
Dubrovnik-Neretva County (2)
Osijek-Baranja County (2)
Zagreb (2)
Istria County (1)
Karlovac County (1)
Krapina-Zagorje County (1)
Lika-Senj County (1)
Međimurje County (1)
Požega-Slavonia County (1)
Sisak-Moslavina County (1)
Varaždin County (1)
Vukovar-Srijem County (1)
Zadar County (1)
Zagreb County (1)
Natural History Museums in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 29 natural history museums in Croatia, spread across 17 counties and 26 towns and cities. Most of them are in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (5), Split-Dalmatia County (4), and Šibenik-Knin County (3).
At the city level, Makarska (2), Split (2), and Zagreb (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €8.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 15 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 natural history museums in Croatia
The best-known natural history museums in Croatia
Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzejNature · Zagreb
Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt grada SplitaNature · Split
Prirodoslovni muzej RijekaNature · Rijeka
Prirodoslovni muzej DubrovnikNature · Dubrovnik
Šumarski muzej BošnjaciNature · Bošnjaci- FroggylandSpecial · Split
Prirodoslovni muzej MetkovićNature · Metković- Centar za posjetitelje „Velike zvijeri“Nature · Ravna Gora
- Centar za posjetitelje Med dvemi vodamiNature · Križovec
- Centar znanja i planetarij MunjaraTechnology · Sisak
Natural history museums in Croatia with programs for families
- Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzejNature · Zagreb
- Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt grada SplitaNature · Split
- Prirodoslovni muzej RijekaNature · Rijeka
- Prirodoslovni muzej DubrovnikNature · Dubrovnik
- Prirodoslovni muzej MetkovićNature · Metković
- Centar za posjetitelje Med dvemi vodamiNature · Križovec
- Eko kampus „Krka” u PuljanimaNature · Puljane
- Kaštel Zrinskih – stalni postav „Divljina s pogledom na more“Nature · Brod na Kupi
- Kuća VelebitaNature · Krasno
- Lovački muzej Hrvatskoga lovačkog savezaNature · Zagreb
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Croatia
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 29 natural history museums in Croatia across 26 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzej, Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt grada Splita, Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka, Prirodoslovni muzej Dubrovnik, and Šumarski muzej Bošnjaci.
Which natural history museums in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Prirodoslovni muzej i zoološki vrt grada Splita, Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka, and Prirodoslovni muzej Dubrovnik.
Which natural history museums in Croatia are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzej, Prirodoslovni muzej Metković, and Centar znanja i planetarij Munjara. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Croatia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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