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Archaeological Museum Zagreb

  • EraCollections from prehistory to the Middle Ages
  • Admission€8 (~$9)
  • HoursTue-Fri 10:00AM-5:00PM (Thu to 8:00PM), Sat-Sun 10:00AM-1:00PM, closed Monday

Founded in 1846, the museum is in the Vranyczany-Hafner Palace. It holds prehistoric items, Roman stone monuments and the Zagreb Mummy, wrapped in the longest known Etruscan text. Display galleries are arranged by period and the garden has a lapidarium.

The museum of the Vučedol Dove and the Zagreb Mummy with the Etruscan linen book.

Founded in 1846, the museum is in the Vranyczany-Hafner Palace. It holds prehistoric items, Roman stone monuments and the Zagreb Mummy, wrapped in the longest known Etruscan text. Display galleries are arranged by period and the garden has a lapidarium.

Practical information for Archaeological Museum Zagreb · Last updated September 2026
Admission €8 (~$9)
Hours Tue-Fri 10:00AM-5:00PM (Thu to 8:00PM), Sat-Sun 10:00AM-1:00PM, closed Monday
Address Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Why it matters

The museum documents Croatian and Mediterranean prehistory and houses a unique Etruscan text.

Site facts

Built
Museum founded 1846
Style
Historicist palace

Location

Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

45.8117, 15.9823 View on map

Highlights

  • Zagreb Mummy and Liber Linteus
  • Vučedol Dove
  • Roman lapidarium

Tips for visiting

  • Closed Mondays
  • Family ticket saves money
  • Included in the Zagreb Card

When to visit

Weekday mornings.

Accessibility

Ground floor accessible; lifts to the upper floors.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a mummy?

Yes, the Zagreb Mummy.

What is the Vučedol Dove?

A 5,000-year-old ceramic vessel.