Arheološki muzej Osijek

About the museum

The Arheološki muzej Osijek (Archaeological Museum Osijek) was founded in 2005 by a decree of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and operated as an independent institution until 2012. In that year it was merged into the Muzej Slavonije (Museum of Slavonia); by decree of 1 December 2017 it was re-established as a separate institution. At that time it took over the entire archaeological department of the Muzej Slavonije, with its staff, material and documentation, 49 archaeological collections in total.

The museum is located in the Osijek Tvrđa, at Trg Svetog Trojstva 2. The Glavna straža (Main Guardhouse) building houses the permanent displays and visitor areas, while the neighbouring Kuća Brožan holds the offices, conservation and restoration workshops and part of the storerooms. The buildings are linked by an atrium under a glass dome; in addition to an exhibition area of about 980 square metres, the museum has a multimedia lecture hall and other event space.

The collections cover finds from the Stone Age to the modern period: Eneolithic and Bronze Age finds, finds from Batina, Roman objects from the Danube limes, frescoes and mosaics, jewellery, weapons and military equipment from the Migration Period and the Middle Ages, as well as an Egyptian collection and a collection of Greek vases. The permanent display presents prehistory and the Migration Period with the Middle Ages, while the display on antiquity is in preparation.

Highlights

• Permanent display Prapovijest (Prehistory)
• Permanent display Seoba naroda i srednji vijek (Migration Period and Middle Ages)
• Finds from the Danube limes, Roman frescoes and mosaics
• Egyptian collection and collection of Greek vases
• Glavna straža building in the Osijek Tvrđa with an atrium under a glass dome

Permanent exhibitions

• Prapovijest – The permanent display presents archaeological finds in eastern Croatia from the Stone Age through the Eneolithic and Bronze Age to the earlier Iron Age.
• Seoba naroda i srednji vijek – The permanent display features finds from the Migration Period and the Middle Ages, among them weapons, military equipment and jewellery.

Founded

2005

Operated by

Arheološki muzej Osijek (javna ustanova, osnivač Republika Hrvatska)

Admission & discounts

Children under 7 years, members of the Croatian Armed Forces, members of ICOM and of museum professional associations, and users of children’s homes for children without parental care do not pay admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Kids & families

Children under 7 years do not pay admission, and a family ticket is also available.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the pedestrian zone of the Osijek Tvrđa, at Trg Svetog Trojstva.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with souvenirs and professional publications, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Parking is available.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 150 guests.

The atrium under the glass dome (150 seats) and the multimedia hall (50 seats) are suitable for promotions, concerts, lectures and conferences.

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