Open-Air Museums in Croatia
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Istria County (2)
Bjelovar-Bilogora County (1)
Krapina-Zagorje County (1)
Međimurje County (1)
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (1)
Šibenik-Knin County (1)
Zagreb County (1)
Open-Air Museums in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 8 open-air museums in Croatia, spread across 7 counties and 8 towns and cities. Most of them are in Istria County (2), Bjelovar-Bilogora County (1), and Zagreb County (1).
At the city level, Betina (1), Donja Kupčina (1), and Kornić (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit.
3 museums offer dedicated programs for families and 1 has 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 open-air museums in Croatia
The best-known open-air museums in Croatia
- NezakcijArchaeology · Valtura
Muzej „Staro selo” KumrovecOpen-air · Kumrovec
Muzej betinske drvene brodogradnjeTechnology · Betina- Ekomuzej Istrian de DignanRegional · Vodnjan
- Etno park Veliko TrojstvoOpen-air · Veliko Trojstvo
- Mlin na MuriRegional · Žabnik
- Zavičajna etnografska zbirka KornićRegional · Kornić
Zavičajni muzej Donja KupčinaOpen-air · Donja Kupčina
Open-air museums in Croatia with programs for families
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 8 open-air museums in Croatia across 8 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Nezakcij, Muzej „Staro selo” Kumrovec, Muzej betinske drvene brodogradnje, Ekomuzej Istrian de Dignan, and Etno park Veliko Trojstvo.
Which open-air museums in Croatia offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Nezakcij and Etno park Veliko Trojstvo.
Which open-air museums in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Muzej betinske drvene brodogradnje.
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