Museum of Broken Relationships Museum

Address: Ćirilometodska ul. 2, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

Website: https://brokenships.com/museum/

Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays (hours may vary seasonally)

Admission: Admission usually 40-50 HRK (~€5-7) for the permanent collection; varies for exhibitions

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.

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.

• 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.