Zagreb - Ethnographic Museum Etnografski Muzej
The Ethnographic Museum (Etnografski Muzej) is one of the best of its kind in Croatia and definitely worth a stop while in Zagreb. The extensive collection shows the cultural history of Croatia with exhibits of ceramics, jewelry, gold, musical instruments, textiles, tools, weapons and elaborate costumes. The traditional folk costumes are worth the visit, with various colors and styles illustrating the regional diversity throughout Croatia.
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Note the lace from the island of Pag, and the gold embroidery in the scarves from Slovenia.
There is also a section with displays from South America, Africa, Japan, and the South Pacific, donated by Croatians who have traveled to these areas. The entire collection totals almost 80,000 pieces, although less than 4% is on display at any one time in the Ethnographic Museum.
There is also a section with displays from South America, Africa, Japan, and the South Pacific, donated by Croatians who have traveled to these areas. The entire collection totals almost 80,000 pieces, although less than 4% is on display at any one time in the Ethnographic Museum.
