Museum of Broken Relationships
Museum Zagreb museum exhibiting personal objects from failed relationships
A museum of donated breakup objects and handwritten stories, the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb collects personal artifacts and narratives. Visitors come for its candid first‑person accounts and offbeat museum experience.
The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb is a small, dedicated museum that displays donated personal objects linked to failed relationships, each accompanied by a brief narrative. The concept was developed by collectors and filmmakers and the museum has become an internationally recognized example of a contemporary, narrative-based collection.
Exhibits are compact and intimate, often rotating or supplemented by loans; the focus is on the personal stories attached to everyday objects rather than on art-historical interpretation. The format emphasizes human experience and emotion rather than chronology or traditional museum categories.
The project began as an itinerant collection and evolved into a permanent museum that attracts visitors interested in contemporary culture, storytelling and social practice in museums.
The museum is located in Zagreb’s city centre, in the historic upper town area, making it walkable from central squares and other cultural sites.
- Collection format: Objects on display are donated by the public and accompanied by short personal stories, making the collection constantly changing and deeply personal.
How to Get to Museum of Broken Relationships #
The museum is in central Zagreb, within walking distance of Ban Jelačić Square. Numerous trams and buses serve nearby stops; the compact city center is easily reached on foot from main transit hubs.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Broken Relationships #
- Read a few of the exhibit notes before visiting - many objects are intensely personal and short labels add emotional context.
- Ask about audio guides or translated texts if Croatian is not understood; many items have short English descriptions.
- Visit during weekday afternoons to avoid weekend tourist groups and school visits.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Broken Relationships #
Spring and autumn are best for a quieter museum experience; weekday afternoons are least crowded.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Broken Relationships #
Museum of Broken Relationships'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 (878 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 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 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 94 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 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 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 (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
