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Archaeological Museum Zadar
Best time to visit
Morning between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. offers the most peaceful visit experience, as guided groups often come after lunch. Avoid weekends in high season if you want the halls to yourself.
Budget tips
Adult tickets cost around 40-50 Croatian kuna (approx. 50-70 NOK). A combined ticket with several museums in Zadar gives a discount of up to 30 percent.
Recommended for
History enthusiasts, Archaeology enthusiasts, Peace and culture travelers
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Over 150,000 items tell the story of the Zadar region from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The collection includes the famous Zadar glass tower, one of the best preserved Roman glass artifacts in Croatia.
Highlights: Among the exhibits you will find a Roman glass collection that was discovered during excavations of an ancient well in the 1960s. Over 300 perfectly preserved glass shards and jars tell stories about everyday life 2,000 years ago.
Insider tips
- Ask the staff to see the glass collection in daylight, the light hits the glass completely differently than under artificial lighting.
- Take the stairs to the second floor first, the Roman section is often empty of visitors early in the day.
- Check if the museum has open concerts in the summer, as classical evenings are held among the ancient artifacts.
- Wear comfortable shoes, the floors are old stone slabs and become slippery in rainy weather.
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