Welcome to the website of the National Museum Zadar!

The National Museum Zadar is part of a public museum tradition dating back to 1832. Its collection comprises approximately 100,000 items, representing a heritage asset that showcases the identity of Zadar and Zadar County through the communication of natural and cultural values. The museum comprises the Natural History Department, the Ethnological Department, the Museum of the City of Zadar, the Art Gallery, and the Documentation and Educational Services. It also encompasses the Veli Iž Ethnographic Collection and the Mali Iž Cultural-Historical Collection, as well as exhibition pavilions that are also cultural monuments: the City Loggia, the Rector's Palace, and the Mali Arsenal Visitor Center. Through the organization and hosting of exhibitions, educational programs, professional and scientific gatherings, lectures, cultural events, concerts, and promotional activities, the museum serves as an indispensable cultural, educational, social, and tourist hub for the city and the county. Discover more details about the museum's activities on our website, and become an active participant in our diverse programs by visiting the museum.