Rating: 8,0/10 (2943 votes) The museum was founded in 1880. Initially, the works of artists and artisans from the city of Zagreb, later from the whole of Croatia, were kept here. The collection has grown over the years and now includes about 160,000 items from various geographic regions and time periods. Visitors will see textiles at the museum, including tapestries from Brussels and Antwerp, embroidery from Varazdin, musical instruments, a collection of precious items, Baroque and Gothic sculptures, glass and metal objects, paintings, toys, clocks, bells and many other objects. Nearby is a library with a large collection books on crafts and art. The library hosts exhibitions from time to time. We also recommend reading Botanical Garden in Croatia, Zagreb resort Topic: Museum of Arts and Crafts in Croatia, Zagreb resort. |