Muzej anđela
Thematic museum in Varaždin with paintings by Željko Prstec and a collection of around a thousand angels from all over the world.
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About the museum
The Museum of Angels in Varaždin opened on 13 May 2011 on the initiative of the painter Željko Prstec, who for almost three decades has painted the motif of the angel in a baroque atmosphere. Prstec gave his home town the designation “the town where angels sleep”, and the museum is the first thematic museum of its kind in this region.
Alongside the permanent display of Željko Prstec’s original works, the museum keeps a collection of angels donated by people from all over the world. The collection today numbers roughly a thousand pieces and is shown as part of the independent exhibition “Anđeli cijeloga svijeta” (Angels of the World). The objects come from many countries, among them the USA, Argentina, Germany, Portugal, Scotland, Japan and Singapore.
An integral part of the museum is the courtyard with the artistic installation “Rajski vrt” (Paradise Garden) and angel installations in the historic core of Varaždin, among them “Anđelinjak” at the foot of the tower of the Franciscan church. Every year the museum organises a short-story competition and holds art and creative workshops.
Highlights
- Original works by the painter Željko Prstec
- Exhibition “Anđeli cijeloga svijeta” (around 1,000 angels)
- Rajski vrt, courtyard with an artistic installation
- Anđelinjak and the search “Potraži svojeg anđela” around the centre of Varaždin
- Art and creative workshops
Permanent exhibitions
- Anđeli cijeloga svijeta – Collection of about a thousand angels of different materials and sizes, donated to the museum by people from many countries.
- Stalni postav radova Željka Prsteca – Original works by the painter Željko Prstec with the motif of the angel in a baroque atmosphere.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Muzej anđela d.o.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Museum visit and the search “Potraži svojeg anđela” arranged independently (with map) | €3 |
| Accompaniment by a costumed angel (additional, per group) | €13 |
| Printing of workshop designs: T-shirt, mug or puzzle | €8 |
| Art and creative workshop (making a magnet) | €4 |
| Package 1: visit, search and magnet workshop | €7 |
| Package 2: design workshop (T-shirt, mug, bag or puzzle) | €11 |
The price of €2 applies to a visit to the museum and the Rajski vrt. Workshops for groups are arranged with guides and teachers; works from the printing workshops are ready after 3–4 working days.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
The search “Potraži svojeg anđela” with a map for children, art and creative workshops, and printed workshop items adapted to the age of the children.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Booking of dates and enquiries: angelusmuseum@gmail.com or tel. +385 98 512 894. A visit to Anđelinjak can also be arranged with the museum. |
