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Mimara Museum

  • EraNeo-Renaissance (1883)
  • Admission€10 (~$12)
  • HoursTue-Wed and Fri-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Thu 10:00AM-7:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-2:00PM, closed Monday

The building was built in 1883 as a school and became the Mimara Museum in 1987. The collection ranges from antiquity to the 20th century, including works attributed to Raphael, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. The museum faces Roosevelt Square.

A major art museum housed in a former school building, with the collection of Ante Topić Mimara.

The building was built in 1883 as a school and became the Mimara Museum in 1987. The collection ranges from antiquity to the 20th century, including works attributed to Raphael, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. The museum faces Roosevelt Square.

Practical information for Mimara Museum · Last updated September 2026
Admission €10 (~$12)
Hours Tue-Wed and Fri-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM, Thu 10:00AM-7:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-2:00PM, closed Monday
Address Rooseveltov trg 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Why it matters

The museum is one of the main art repositories of the region.

Site facts

Built
1883; museum opened 1987
Style
Neo-Renaissance

Location

Rooseveltov trg 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

45.8084, 15.9651 View on map

Highlights

  • European old masters
  • Antiquities and Oriental art
  • Former school building

Tips for visiting

  • Check zagrebcard.com
  • Cloakroom available
  • Closed Mondays

When to visit

Thursday evening.

Accessibility

Lifts and ramps available.

Frequently asked questions

Who donated the collection?

Ante Topić Mimara.

Is the attribution of paintings disputed?

Some attributions are debated by scholars.