Memorijalni muzej Ivana Gorana Kovačića
Birthplace of the poet Ivan Goran Kovačić in Lukovdol, with a permanent exhibition on his life, his work and his homeland.
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About the museum
The memorial museum is housed in the birthplace of the poet, writer, journalist and antifascist fighter Ivan Goran Kovačić (1913–1943) in Lukovdol in Gorski kotar. The two-storey stone house in the civic style was built in 1905 by the poet’s grandfather. Today it is run by the Hrvatski povijesni muzej (Croatian History Museum) as its outdoor display.
The first permanent exhibition opened in 1975 under the management of the Muzej revolucije naroda Hrvatske (Museum of the Revolution of the Peoples of Croatia). The new exhibition opened on 11 July 2003, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of Goran’s birth and the 60th anniversary of his death. Its author is Lucija Benyovsky. The display presents Goran’s entire literary oeuvre through works of art, documentary material, photographs, personal and family objects, and ethnographic material from Gorski kotar.
The exhibition is divided into five themes: “Goran i Lukovdol”, “Goran književnik i novinar”, “Goran u partizanima”, “Goranov zavičaj” and “Goranovo proljeće”. The central room shows a reconstruction of the poet’s workspace with his personal library. The section on the partisan days also covers his best-known poem “Jama”.
Highlights
- Birthplace of Ivan Goran Kovačić from 1905
- Reconstruction of the poet’s workspace with his personal library
- Section on the poem “Jama” and Goran’s life among the partisans
- Ethnographic material of Gorski kotar and the story of Lukovdol
- Photographs and documents of the “Goranovo proljeće” festival (since 1964)
Permanent exhibition
- Ivan Goran Kovačić i njegov zavičaj – Permanent exhibition in five themes on the poet’s life, his literary work and Gorski kotar, opened in 2003.
- Founded
- 1975
- Operated by
- Hrvatski povijesni muzej
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2pupils, students and pensioners with valid ID |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children up to 7 years enter free. |
| Seniors | €2 |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
Free admission also applies to members of ICOM and HMD with their membership cards.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are arranged by telephone or e-mail with the museum. |
