World Cultures Museums in Croatia
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Istria County (4)
Dubrovnik-Neretva County (3)
Zagreb (3)
Sisak-Moslavina County (2)
Split-Dalmatia County (2)
Međimurje County (1)
Osijek-Baranja County (1)
Zadar County (1)
World Cultures Museums in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 17 world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia, spread across 8 counties and 14 towns and cities. Most of them are in Istria County (4), Dubrovnik-Neretva County (3), and Zagreb (3).
At the city level, Zagreb (3), Dubrovnik (2), and Beli Manastir (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology 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 €6.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 4 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia
- Sinagoga i Židovski muzejHistory · Dubrovnik
Etnografski muzejRegional · Zagreb
Etnografski muzej SplitRegional · Split
Etnografski muzejRegional · Dubrovnik- Benediktinski samostan u HvaruRegional · Hvar
- Ekomuzej Istrian de DignanRegional · Vodnjan
- Etnografski muzej BujeRegional · Buje
- Etnografski muzej IstreRegional · Pazin
- Etnološka zbirka obitelji PalaićRegional · Krapje
- Etnološka zbirka obitelji SučićRegional · Čigoč
World cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia with programs for families
By county
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 17 world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia across 14 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Sinagoga i Židovski muzej, Etnografski muzej, Etnografski muzej Split, Etnografski muzej, and Benediktinski samostan u Hvaru.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Etnografski muzej Split, Etnografski muzej, and Benediktinski samostan u Hvaru.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Riznica Međimurja. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Croatia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €8. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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