Muzej antičkog stakla

About the museum

The Muzej antičkog stakla in Zadar opened on 5 May 2009 in the restored 19th-century Cosmacendi Palace on Poljana Zemaljskog odbora. Its collection comprises ancient glass, mostly finds from archaeological sites in the Zadar area, as well as medieval and early modern glass.

The museum has its own workshop for restoring glass objects, which treats items from the collection, objects on display and glass belonging to outside clients. It regularly prepares touring exhibitions and works with museums in Croatia and abroad; in 2025 it lent objects to exhibitions in Austria and Slovenia.

The museum offers guided tours in Croatian and English, educational workshops for children and schools, and the programme “Obiteljski vikend u MAS-u” (Family Weekend at MAS). The museum shop sells tickets and souvenirs. According to the museum’s report, it had 67,957 visitors in 2025.

Highlights

• Collection of ancient glass from the Zadar area
• Collection of medieval and early modern glass
• Restoration workshop for glass objects
• Workshops for children and family weekends
• Museum in the 19th-century Cosmacendi Palace

Founded

2009

Director

Hrvoje Manenica

Visitors per year

approx. 67,957 (2025)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The “Obiteljski vikend u MAS-u” programme is designed for individual visitors, and educational and summer workshops are held for children.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop, which is also the ticket sales point; card payment possible.

Events & venue rental

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