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1. Losinjski Museum
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Muzej Ivanic Grada
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ivanic Grad Museum is a city museum of the general type. It was opened in April 2016 and is currently located in the area of the former city school in the Croatian Defenders Park. It has a small permanent display and always a temporary exhibition. It organizes thematically diverse exhibitions related to the nature, history and culture of the city as well as the wider area.
3. Red History Museum
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5.0 based on 244 reviews
Red History Museum is a newly opened unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia - a very different time in Croatian history. Using new and old technologies in a 300 square meter space, visitors can now explore and experience what it was like under the Yugoslav regime. Dive into the art, design, politics, secret agencies and the way of the Non-Aligned. Listen to the greatest hits of the time, witness history coming to life and learn the real life stories of people living under the watchful eye of the Communist party.
4. Sculpture Park Arteco
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Franciscan Museum Karlovac
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Opened in 2008 at the 350th anniversary of Franciscan arrival to Karlovac, it represents one of the best preserved collections in the city with numerous artefacts dating centuries back. Located in the heart of the old town, offering a very interesting leap into the history of Karlovac with a good price - value ratio. It's possible to arrange a visit even outside of the work hours via email or by phone (both are listed). *NOTE - CREDIT CARD not accepted/cash only. :)
Reviewed By moranar2020 - Karlovac, Croatia
It is a pleasure to walk through the four centuries old history of Karlovac with an excellent guide. The church was built at the same time as the fort itself, with various parts added through the centuries, and is the very heart of the town’s spiritual life. It is also a part of the town’s religious heritage, and an unavoidable point for meeting history, people and one’s own self.
6. Museum of Arts and Crafts
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
This 19th-century building was one of the first to be custom-designed museums in Europe and contains a spectacular collection of glasses and tapestries.
Reviewed By LolaGo1 - Washington DC, United States
I was totally impressed by the number and variety of exhibits on display. As I walked from the first floor to the third floor, I kept saying, " wow!". The exhibits include religious statues, paintings, priests' vestments, exquisite wood furnitures, porcelains, bells, clocks, gowns. etc. The three female employees I met during my visit were all very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended to visit! Entrance fee is 40 kunas per person, reduced to 20 kunas for children and seniors.
7. Galerija Mestrovic
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4.5 based on 496 reviews
Galerija Meštrović houses the masterpieces of Ivan Meštrović carved in marble, bronze and wood. The house was built based on Meštrović's design (1931 - 1939), and was intended to be his family summer residence, working studio and exhibition space. It is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden which, with its bronze sculptures and the view of the sea and of central Dalmatian islands makes a unique example of landscape architecture.
Reviewed By IN_Travelers47906 - West Lafayette, United States
Before going, you want to check to make sure the gallery will be open. If you walk, you will probably need 45-50 minutes to reach the Gallery from Diocletian’s Palace (as an example of a starting point). It is a pleasant walk, although slightly uphill at the end. If the temperature and humidity are oppressive you may want to consider public transportation. I am no help there, since I walked in May when the weather was very pleasant. However, you get there, if you appreciate art and artists, the trip will be well worth your time. His work (mostly bronze and marble statues) is remarkable. You can anticipate perhaps 1 hour in the gallery. After that you will want to take the 10-minute walk down and across the road to visit his chapel, which includes a lovely courtyard and large wood bas-relief carvings Mestrovic created to line the walls of his chapel. The walk to the chapel and your time there will probably take around 45 minutes total. So, with the walk to the gallery, time at the gallery and time at the chapel, you can probably count on 3 hours total. If you are adventuresome, we followed the shoreline from the chapel back into Split. It was about an hour walk back, but it was a pleasant surprise on a beautiful day. The path first passes through a small park with a public ocean swimming area, then past an Olympic swimming facility, through more park and then to the Split Marina. The views of Split from the marina are spectacular. I honestly had never heard of Ivan Meštrović prior to our 3-week trip through Croatia, but, having now been there, I have a true appreciation for the man’s art and his importance to the country of Croatia. Although the Gallery and Chapel are the places to see the largest collections of his work, other works are literally found throughout the country. So, if you plan to travel elsewhere in Croatia beyond Split, stay alert for his name and his works.
8. Croatian Museum of Naive Art
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4.5 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By SESNoVA - Annandale, United States
Even if you know nothing about the Naive Art movement, you'll find paintings to enjoy in this four room museum. Climb the winding stairs to the upper level to pay for your ticket, and walk into a series of rooms with well-lit and interesting pieces. Even without studying or being trained, these artists painted some fascinating pieces.
9. Vlaho Bukovac House
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By D6836YOchristopherb - Liverpool, United Kingdom
This is an amazing display of great art in a congenial environment. The curators are very well informed and welcoming.
10. Jaman Art
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Jaman gallery represent work of academic painter Danijel Jaman. You can enjoy in vibrant and colorful Jaman's art. Jaman is one the most unique and creative Croatian artist and this gallery became one important culture point and attraction when you visiting Split.
