Samoborski muzej
City museum of Samobor in Livadić Castle; because the main building is being renovated, visits are currently possible in the gallery in Villa Allnoch.
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About the museum
The Samoborski muzej (Samobor Museum) was founded on 23 June 1949, largely thanks to Ivica Sudnik (1910–2002), a lover of history and antiques, mountaineer, photographer, journalist, watchmaker and tireless collector of objects connected with Samobor's past. His three collections – “Samoborska bibliografija”, “Samoborska kronika” and “Samoborske starine” – formed the foundation of the future museum.
Part of the museum was housed in the former family house of Ferdo Livadić, the well-known Croatian composer, mayor of Samobor and national revivalist. At first two rooms on the ground floor were allocated to it in 1948, and a year later the entire first floor. The first two floors of Livadić Castle are devoted to the permanent display, and the attic to gallery space.
The museum holds 13 collections, among them geological, archaeological, ethnographic, historical, mountaineering, cultural-historical and art collections, as well as collections of old and rare books, postcards, photographs and glass. In May 2024 the castle was closed for energy renovation, and the museum now also includes Villa Allnoch on Starogradska Street, where a gallery has opened.
Highlights
- Livadić Castle, former house of composer Ferdo Livadić
- 13 collections, from geological to art
- Gallery in Villa Allnoch
- Rudnik sv. Barbara u Rudama
Permanent exhibition
- Stalni postav u Dvorcu Livadić – The first two floors of the castle are devoted to the past of Samobor and its surroundings; the display is currently unavailable because of the renovation of the building.
- Founded
- 1949
- Operated by
- Grad Samobor
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Pupils, students and pensioners (price per venue) |
| Groups (6+ people) | €2.50 per personGroups of pre-school children, pupils, students and pensioners of 6 to 30 people (per venue) |
| Families | €11Family ticket for 3 to 5 people (per venue) |
| Combined ticket for all venues – adults | €6 |
| Combined ticket for all venues – pupils, students, pensioners | €4.50 |
| Combined group ticket for all venues (6 to 30 people) | €4 |
| Combined family ticket for all venues (3 to 5 people) | €18 |
| Guided tour in Croatian | €15 |
| Guided tour in a foreign language (English, Italian) | €20 |
Price list published October 2025.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The gallery is located in Villa Allnoch on Starogradska Street in the centre of Samobor, not far from Livadić Castle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Hire of the Livadić gallery and salon, the Allnoch tower and rooms in Villa Allnoch; prices as listed in the museum's price list (e.g. €150 for hire of the space for up to 2 hours). Weddings and photo shoots are possible for a fee.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum also offers a virtual tour and an online catalogue of its collections. |
