Lošinjski muzej

About the museum

The first attempts to found a museum in Mali Lošinj date back to 1955, when the Općinski muzej (Municipal Museum) was established; for lack of space it operated only until 1960. The Piperata collection of old masters was exhibited in 1967 and bought in 1972. From 1978 museum activity was carried out by the then Narodno sveučilište (People’s University), to which the Arheološka zbirka Osor (Osor Archaeological Collection) and the Creski muzej (Cres Museum) were attached. The City of Mali Lošinj founded the independent institution, today’s Lošinjski muzej (Lošinj Museum), in 2007.

The decisive event was the donation of Andro Vid Mihičić and Katarina Mihičić in 1988, after which the permanent display in the Fritzi Palace was created. The collection of Croatian masters of Andro Vid Mihičić was first exhibited in 1993, and the Piperata collection of old masters was installed in 1998. The Fritzi Palace is the seat of the museum; the museum also includes the museum space Kula (Tower) in Veli Lošinj, the Osor Archaeological Collection and the Muzej Apoksiomena (Apoxyomenos Museum).

In the Fritzi Palace are the two most important collections of the Umjetničke zbirke Maloga Lošinja (Art Collections of Mali Lošinj): the Piperata collection of old masters in the large hall on the first floor, and the collection of Croatian masters of Andro Vid Mihičić on the third floor. In the gallery of the large hall there is also a collection of photographic equipment and images of Lošinj from the first half of the 20th century, assembled by Dante Lussin. The display also covers the Dama iz Čikata (Lady of Čikat), Lošinj pharmacies, folk costumes and Mali Lošinj in the 19th century.

Highlights

• Piperata collection of old masters in the large hall of the Fritzi Palace
• Collection of Croatian masters by Andro Vid Mihičić on the third floor
• Collection of photographic equipment and images of Lošinj by Dante Lussin
• Dama iz Čikata, Lošinj pharmacies and folk costumes
• Osor Archaeological Collection, the oldest museum collection on Cres and Lošinj

Permanent exhibitions

• Zbirka starih majstora Piperata – Collection of old masters in the large hall on the first floor of the Fritzi Palace; the works include a painting by Francesco Solimena from 1715–1717.
• Zbirka hrvatskih majstora Andra Vida Mihičića – Collection of 20th-century Croatian art in a hall on the third floor of the palace.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Grad Mali Lošinj

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children up to 12 years, pre-school and school groups from the City of Mali Lošinj, tourist guides accompanying a group, members of professional associations (Hrvatsko arheološko društvo (Croatian Archaeological Society), Hrvatsko muzejsko društvo (Croatian Museum Society), ICOM), students of archaeology and restoration, and Croatian war veterans and the children of fallen and missing veterans. Specialist guided tours for Croatian pupil and student groups are free. The museum takes part in the regional IQM Pass card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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 does not have suitable access for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Children up to 12 years enter free of charge.

Getting there & parking

The Fritzi Palace is in the centre of Mali Lošinj.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Souvenir shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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