The 10 Best Museum Visits in Croatia

1.Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Board a pirate-style boat in Split for an 8.5-hour island-hopping day around Fumija, Krknjasi Bay, and the Blue Lagoon. Swim, snorkel around Croatia’s underwater museum, enjoy a grilled beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger, and have unlimited water, juice, and lunch-time wine. A DJ adds music on the return trip.

“great time the people who worked on the boat were super super great, the guy djing at the end was great very sweet - lot of freedom to do what you like and so much to see - very well priced as well”

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2.Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships with a $8 entry ticket and read about 100 anonymous objects donated after love, family, friendship, and other relationships ended. Allow 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how closely you read. Captions are in Croatian and English, with other languages offered by QR code or booklet.

“We loved the museum. We went through different emotions and was very interesting to find out about all those people. Really recommend it!”

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3.Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a day exploring Zagreb’s Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, from the underground mine and old aircraft to turbines, vehicles, renewable energy, and Tesla’s dramatic electrical experiments. Arrive at 3:00 PM Tuesday to Friday or 11:00 AM on weekends for the free mine tour and Tesla demonstration, sometimes led by guides such as Eva or Tonka.

“Definitely one of the best museums I've ever visited. Very vaste and diverse topics and exhibitions. Highly recommended!!”

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4.Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 385 reviews · from $17

At Split’s Game of Thrones Museum on Bosanska ul. 9, you’ll pass through five themed rooms covering Meereen, King’s Landing, the North, Beyond the Wall, and the Three-Eyed Raven. Expect photos, weapons, costumes, set models, atmospheric effects, and a final Iron Throne photo. Ivana may provide useful local tips, but some visits are self-guided.

“Well for GoT fan it’s nice, but a bit small museum and very overrated for the price.”

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5.PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško and Daniela, tracing Roman, medieval, and modern life around Diocletian’s Palace. This adults-only small-group tour visits the Peristyle, Golden Gate, Old Town squares, Riva, and palace cellars. The €10 cellar ticket is extra, and private tours welcome all ages.

“I loved our tour through Solit! We learned about the area and the history . I loved the Diocletian Palace. It’s amazing what the Romans could build!”

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6.Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 1 month · from $14

Start at Stella Croatica for a guided visit covering olive oil, Mediterranean herbs, gardens, cosmetics, and local tastings. Then drive four minutes to Klis Fortress with your included ticket. The fortress is self-guided, with a video center, historic defenses, Game of Thrones connections, and wide views over Split.

“This place is absolutely awesome! A great impressive fortress full of the history of this part of Croatia and Europe. The views from way up there on that clifftop perch are extremely impressive. This is absolutely worth a visit. If you are expecting Games of Thrones things... don't. Nothing really left here to see from that.”

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7.Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 261 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Illusions with a one-day entrance ticket and explore more than 70 visual, sensory, and educational exhibits. Defy gravity, enter a mirror maze, watch people change size, and photograph yourself on the ceiling. Captions are available in English, German, Italian, and Croatian. English and Croatian staff are available.

“The museum is very creative ( a little repetitive, but it's ok). It's a great place to take pictures with friends. I missed a little bit of organization in terms of having a path to follow (what in some way is good, because you can spend the time you want, but on the other hand it's kind of messy when there are a lot of people and kids).”

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8.Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 254 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Pre-book entry to Split’s Museum of Illusions and spend a flexible day testing your eyes and brain. Expect gravity-defying rooms, mirror mazes, size-changing photo tricks, educational puzzles, and captions in English, German, Italian, and Croatian. The museum is wheelchair accessible, with English and Croatian staff.

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9.Boat tour to Unique underwater museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

From Trogir, an English-speaking host takes you by boat to Jelinak Bay, where you can snorkel around more than 50 statues at depths of up to 10 meters. Your three-hour outing includes equipment, museum entry, a private beach, loungers, umbrellas, and a beach bar. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and your own fins if you want them.

“A very special experience for the whole family and all ages... something unique... this special contact with the nature of the bay, the peace and quiet and the underwater statues and the plane left a beautiful memory and delight in us... we recommend it to everyone because this is something you have to do and see!!!”

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10.Museum of Illusions Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Spend about an hour testing more than 70 interactive illusions in central Zagreb. Walk through an upside-down room, face a bottomless pit, try the Smart Playroom, and tackle puzzles in Croatian and English. The museum suits families, couples, and friends, though its compact size may feel limiting if you expect a full-day attraction.

“Although it's quite small it was really good fun and good value for money. You can take some funny photos too!”

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