Zagreb - Museum of Arts and Crafts

(Local Name: Muzej Za Umjetnosti i Obrt) The Museum of Arts and Crafts (Muzej Za Umjetnosti i Obrt) at first appears to be a mix of different art forms from different time periods and regions. However, when the museum was originally opened in 1880 it was intended to hold a collection of works by craftsman and artists from Zagreb and other areas of Croatia. Over the years the collection has grown to more than 160,000 pieces from Croatia and various European countries.

On display at the Museum of Arts and Crafts are textiles, including a famous embroidery from Varazdin and tapestries from Tournai, Antwerp and Brussels. There are also collections of jewelry, musical instruments, Gothic and baroque sculptures, metal, glass, furniture, paintings, chandeliers, bells, rings, clocks, toys, ceramics and other miscellaneous items. Next door is a library with an extensive collection of books on arts and crafts. The library also occasionally has temporary exhibits.