Gliptoteka HAZU

About

The Gliptoteka of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, founded in 1937, is Croatia’s only museum dedicated entirely to sculpture. Originally established as the “Gipsoteka” to preserve plaster casts of architectural details from national monuments, it has grown into a collection of more than 13,000 works spanning antiquity to the present day. Housed in a former 19th‑century tannery on Medvedgradska Street, the museum’s vast industrial halls provide a striking backdrop for classical casts, medieval reliefs, Renaissance and Baroque sculpture, and modern Croatian works. It is also home to the prestigious Triennial of Croatian Sculpture, a major national event showcasing contemporary achievements in the field. The Gliptoteka serves both as a repository of heritage and a platform for artistic innovation, offering insight into the evolution of sculptural expression while fostering dialogue between past and present in the heart of Zagreb.

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Location

Gliptoteka HAZU, also known as the Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, is located at 2 Medvedgradska Street in Zagreb, within the Gornji Grad–Medveščak district. This museum is dedicated to sculpture, showcasing Croatian sculptural creativity from ancient times to the present day. The collection includes a broad range of works and emphasizes the educational significance of sculpture as an art form. The museum is housed in a former industrial building, blending historic architecture with contemporary exhibition space. Nearby, visitors can find popular cultural sites in central Zagreb, such as Radićeva Street, Kaptol Centre, and other museums, alongside numerous cafés and restaurants, making this area vibrant and appealing for art enthusiasts exploring the city.