The Weird and Wonderful World of Zagreb’s Quirkiest Museums 

By: Zagreb Tourist Board

If you wish to understand how a nation breathes and the reasons behind its actions, take a look inside its past. Zagreb holds all the important memories from Croatia’s past close to its heart. Here you can learn about the nation’s art, sports, former way of life and famous public figures. 

Croats are a creative nation, and through the paintings, statues, graphics, installations, unusual devices and a few food products, you will familiarize yourselves with the history of their creativity. The level of their ingenuity really stands out if you take a look at the themes of certain museums – some of them are the first of its kind and famous all around the world. 
Take a peek behind the corner and look for something that will charm and amaze you! Starting with classic museums paying homage to great public figures, innovators and artists all the way to eccentric exhibitions that will enchant you with their peculiarity, there are artifacts all over Zagreb that will take you back to another time and place. 

Out and about in the capital and looking for something a little different? Zagreb’s quirky museums are just the ticket. From mending broken hearts to mind-bending discoveries, these off-the-wall attractions offer anything but your typical museum moment. Whether you’re an art lover, history buff or simply in the mood for a surprise, Zagreb is bursting with curious wonders just waiting to be explored. So why not take a break from the usual and step into the unexpected?  

Start your journey at the Museum of Broken Relationships, a collection of crowd-sourced tales of love and loss that will tug at even the most stoic of heartstrings. As one of the first of its kind, recipient of prestigious awards such as the Kenneth Hudson and garnering global media attention with coverage in The New York Times, this trailblazing treasure has captured (broken) hearts worldwide and keeps generating buzz with its traveling exhibits around the globe.  

Next, prepare to boggle your senses at the Museum of Illusions, another global hit with 71 franchises in the world, where reality gets flipped – and so do you. Navigate a mirror maze, defy gravity and watch your friends shrink on this mind-boggling, snap-worthy adventure.  

From dreamy illusions, drift into the realm where sweet dreams are produced — and paired with chocolate. Get ready to indulge at the Chocolate Museum and taste your way through the luscious history of the world’s favourite treat, from Aztec times to today. Discover how chocolate is made and why we’re all so cocoa-nutty about it. And be sure to grab some handcrafted goodies on your way out.   

Once you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, why not feed your imagination? Art lovers of all stripes will discover endless creative playgrounds throughout Zagreb. Admire the sheer brilliance of caricatures and comic books by the globally acclaimed Croatian cartoonist at the Oto Reisinger House of Cartoons. Awaken your inner artist and add your own touch to the evolving pieces at the Museum of Unfinished Art.  

Whether you’re a hardcore fan of ’80s rock or simply intrigued by this rebellious era, embark on a nostalgic journey filled with music, memories, and the spirit of an unforgettable decade at the New Wave Museum, which contains memorabilia related to the Zagreb new wave movement. 

In Zagreb, nothing seems to be off-limits or too common to be curated — even hangovers get their own museum, loaded with amusing exhibits and all-too-relatable stories about that dreaded morning after. Give drunk darts a shot for free entry and get ready for a headache-free adventure filled with giggles.  

And there’s so much more on the offbeat museum front. From laughter to money, cannabis and cravats to selfies, Zagreb’s quirky museums transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether deliciously inspiring or wonderfully weird, they’re an endless treasure trove of fun, learning and belly laughs. So, unleash your inner nerd, let your curiosity run wild and dive into Zagreb’s playful spirit like never before.  

More info: https://www.infozagreb.hr/en/museums-maybe

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