Special-Interest Museums in Croatia
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
Zagreb (11)
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (4)
Brod-Posavina County (1)
Istria County (1)
Karlovac County (1)
Požega-Slavonia County (1)
Split-Dalmatia County (1)
Varaždin County (1)
Special-Interest Museums in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 21 special-interest museums in Croatia, spread across 8 counties and 10 towns and cities. Most of them are in Zagreb (11), Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (4), and Brod-Posavina County (1).
At the city level, Zagreb (11), Rijeka (2), and Kraljevica (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
4 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 €5 and €9.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 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 special-interest museums in Croatia
The best-known special-interest museums in Croatia
Muzej prekinutih vezaSpecial · Zagreb
Hrvatski školski muzejHistory · Zagreb- Peek&PokeTechnology · Rijeka
Tiflološki muzejHistory · Zagreb- FroggylandSpecial · Split
- Hrvatski športski muzejSpecial · Zagreb
- Muzej policijeSpecial · Zagreb
- CravaticumSpecial · Zagreb
- Interpretacijski centar pomorske baštine otoka KrkaSpecial · Krk
- Ivanina kuća bajkePeople · Ogulin
Special-interest museums in Croatia with free admission
Special-interest museums in Croatia with programs for families
- Hrvatski školski muzejHistory · Zagreb
- Peek&PokeTechnology · Rijeka
- Tiflološki muzejHistory · Zagreb
- Hrvatski športski muzejSpecial · Zagreb
- Ivanina kuća bajkePeople · Ogulin
- Lovački muzej Hrvatskoga lovačkog savezaNature · Zagreb
- MoneterraSpecial · Zagreb
- Muzej anđelaArt · Varaždin
- Muzej bećarcaSpecial · Pleternica
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in Croatia
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 21 special-interest museums in Croatia across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Muzej prekinutih veza, Hrvatski školski muzej, Peek&Poke, Tiflološki muzej, and Froggyland.
Which special-interest museums in Croatia offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Hrvatski školski muzej, Mali muzej ribarstva i brodogradnje Kraljevica, Moneterra, and Muzej narodnih glazbala.
Which special-interest museums in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Muzej prekinutih veza, Hrvatski školski muzej, and Tiflološki muzej.
Which special-interest museums in Croatia are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Tiflološki muzej, Lovački muzej Hrvatskoga lovačkog saveza, and Moneterra. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in Croatia?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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