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Visiting Museum of Broken Relationships
Founded by two Zagreb artists after their own break-up, the museum displays everyday objects donated by people around the world, each with a short story of a relationship that ended.
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Quick answer
Museum of Broken Relationships is a museum in Gornji Grad (Upper Town), Zagreb. Allow 1 hour; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- rainy day, couples and art
- Best months
- April–June
About Museum of Broken Relationships
Founded by two Zagreb artists after their own break-up, the museum displays everyday objects donated by people around the world, each with a short story of a relationship that ended. The exhibits range from funny to devastating, and the concept has since toured internationally.
Tip: Allow time to read the stories; it is small but takes longer than you expect.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Gornji Grad (Upper Town), medieval hilltop of gas lamps, government palaces and St Mark's Square.
Best time to visit Museum of Broken Relationships
Museum of Broken Relationships is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- May: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Zagreb itinerary visits Museum of Broken Relationships on day 3, together with St Mark's Church, Zagreb Funicular and Lotrščak Tower and Tkalčićeva Street.
- No. 7 of the 18 sights in our Zagreb things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in museums in Zagreb.
Near Museum of Broken Relationships
Also in Gornji Grad (Upper Town), so you can walk between them:
- Stone Gate — 15 minutes, free
- Zagreb Funicular and Lotrščak Tower — 30 minutes, low cost
- St Mark's Church — 20 minutes, free
If you like Museum of Broken Relationships
- Technical Museum Nikola Tesla — Trešnjevka, 2 hours
- Museum of Contemporary Art — Novi Zagreb, 1.5–2 hours
- Museum of Illusions — Donji Grad (Lower Town), 1 hour
Staying near Museum of Broken Relationships
Stay in Gornji Grad (Upper Town) ($$$) to walk here: medieval hilltop of gas lamps, government palaces and St Mark's Square. All areas to stay in Zagreb.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Museum of Broken Relationships?
Plan 1 hour. With Stone Gate nearby, it fits a half-day in Gornji Grad (Upper Town).
+Is Museum of Broken Relationships free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Museum of Broken Relationships?
April–June, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Allow time to read the stories; it is small but takes longer than you expect.
+Do I need to book Museum of Broken Relationships in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.