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Museum of Arts and Crafts (MUO)

  • EraHistoricism (1888)
  • Admission€8 (~$9)
  • HoursTue-Wed and Fri-Sat 10:00AM-7:00PM, Thu 10:00AM-10:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-2:00PM, closed Monday

Founded in 1880 to preserve Croatia's applied arts, the museum has been in its current Bollé-designed building since 1888. Its collection of around 160,000 objects includes furniture, ceramics, textiles, clocks and photography.

A decorative-arts museum in a Hermann Bollé building at the head of the Green Horseshoe.

Founded in 1880 to preserve Croatia's applied arts, the museum has been in its current Bollé-designed building since 1888. Its collection of around 160,000 objects includes furniture, ceramics, textiles, clocks and photography.

Practical information for Museum of Arts and Crafts (MUO) · Last updated September 2026
Admission €8 (~$9)
Hours Tue-Wed and Fri-Sat 10:00AM-7:00PM, Thu 10:00AM-10:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-2:00PM, closed Monday
Address Trg Republike Hrvatske 10, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Why it matters

The museum documents the craft traditions of Croatia and Central Europe.

Site facts

Built
1888
Architect
Hermann Bollé
Style
Historicism

Location

Trg Republike Hrvatske 10, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

45.8081, 15.9707 View on map

Highlights

  • Bollé building
  • European furniture
  • Design exhibitions

Tips for visiting

  • Closed Mondays
  • Cloakroom available
  • Cafe in the building

When to visit

Thursday evenings.

Accessibility

Lifts and ramps on main floors.

Frequently asked questions

Who designed the building?

Hermann Bollé.

Is it free?

Not generally; check muo.hr for free days.