Mimara Museum
Museum Large art museum displaying European and Croatian collections
Zagreb art museum housing a wide private collection of European paintings, applied arts and antiquities donated by Ante Topić Mimara; visitors explore galleries near the city centre.
The Mimara Museum is an art museum in Zagreb, Croatia, built around the private collection of Ante Topić Mimara and opened to the public in 1987. Its core holding numbers roughly 3,700 objects across multiple media.
The displays cover a broad chronological range from antiquity to the 20th century and include paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Galleries are arranged to show thematic and chronological groupings rather than a single national school.
The collection was assembled and donated by Ante Topić Mimara; the museum was created to house and exhibit his holdings when they were transferred to the city in the late 20th century. The institution has presented rotating displays and special exhibitions since opening.
Located within the city of Zagreb, the museum sits in the urban core of Croatia’s capital and is reachable by the city’s public transport network.
- Collection size: Houses a donated collection of roughly 3,700 works spanning ancient objects through 20th century European art and applied arts.
- Donor and opening: Built from the private collection of collector Ante Topić Mimara and opened as a public museum in 1987.
How to Get to Mimara Museum #
From Zagreb main bus station take tram lines 6 or 11 to the Trg bana Jelačića then walk north a few blocks or take a short taxi ride; the museum sits in the city centre on Roosevelt Square.
Tips for Visiting Mimara Museum #
- Arrive early to photograph the Mirko and Antun's tiled staircases with few people.
- Audio guides change; ask for recent recommendations upon entry.
- The central gallery has strong lighting-wear a hat or sunglasses if needed when coming from bright daylight.
Best Time to Visit Mimara Museum #
Best visited in shoulder seasons (spring/autumn) when Zagreb is lively but cultural sites are not overwhelmed by summer tourism.
Weather & Climate near Mimara Museum #
Mimara Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (884 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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