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Museum of Fine Art

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Art gallery in a former hospital with Croatian & European works from the 14th century to today. People often mention museum, exhibition, collection, visit, recommend, Split, Croatian, entrance, permanent, gallery,


Address

Ul. kralja Tomislava 15, 21000, Split, Croatia

Website

www.galum.hr

Contact

+385 21 350 110

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (411 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: (Epiphany), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm

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  • 3/5 Nakid W. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a decent museum with two collections covering two floors. We paid 20 euros for both exhibits (2 people) but unless you are a huge fan of modern, contemporary and interpretive art, I would recommend avoiding the contemporary exhibit and save yourself 50% off the entrance fee. The permanent collection was MUCH nicer and worth seeing. Overall a pleasant experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eloisa 2 years ago on Google
    An unexpected pearl in Split. Not too many people and not expensive. On the downside the museum shop was very limited. Both the fixed and current exhibitions were well presented with descriptions on multiple languages. A good break from the otherwise tourist crowded city center.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie 3 years ago on Google
    The museum offers a large collection of works in both their permanent exhibition and temporary contemporary art exhibition. I appreciate that descriptions are also translated in English. Ticket prices are low, and you can easily spend at least 2 hours here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S. K. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful art gallery with local artists from the early times until now. Especially if you enjoy modern art, starting from the 1920s-1930s going on until recent I highly recommend visiting. Some humoristic aspects especially in the recent gallery can be found. Also not too crowded and very serene, if you have enough of all the h/bustling around in the palace....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana B. 1 year ago on Google
    The garden and the writings on the building walls immediately give off the impression of a place where art is cultivated. There is a charming café attached to the gallery as well as a gift shop. I definitely recommend the place, even if you're not passionate about art.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nara V. 9 months ago on Google
    5€ entrance, amazing and underrated artwork and photography. The museum is like a maze, one of the places I visited that I won’t stop talking about
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maja J. 8 months ago on Google
    Very interesting collection of Croatian art, well-curated and beautifully presented 😍 I got a really good overview of the artistic development in Croatian art, from the Venetian Republic, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kingdom, and socialist Yugoslavia to the Republic of Croatia. There were only a few visitors to the Museum. Good for me, but visit it, if you like art‼️ It is worth a visit: The Museum is a small quiet paradise in the busy city of Split and after enjoying the art you can take a break in the museum café.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily H. 9 months ago on Google
    A fascinating gallery. Much bigger than it looks from the outside. Gives a very interesting overview of Croatian art across the centuries, and has some wonderful artworks. A perfect place to escape from the hectic crowds in Split and experience some calm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jennie a. 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic little gallery. €6 (€10 without student discount) for both floors of the museum. Diverse collection of style, periods and media, loads more to look at and enjoy than I expected. Only saw about 3 other people the entire time I was there. Would highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eglė 1 year ago on Google
    Wow what a nice museum! Did not expect such a well curated and well rounded exhibition in the heart of Split. You can find a variety of great Yugoslav art for a price of a beer. Definitely a hidden gem and recommend to anyone who has a bit of interest in art!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antong L. 1 year ago on Google
    A decent selection of art works, upstairs a collection of pieces from the romance, mostly religiously inspired. Downstairs a fair selection of more modern political events. A must visit if you ask me. Prices were rally fair, 40 hkr for adults and 20 hkr for adolescents.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Szilard H. 7 months ago on Google
    A real gem of Split. One of my best spent 5 euro was the ticket to visit this amazing galery. I've visited the permanent exhibition due to I'm not huge fan of modern art which was there as contemporary exhibition. It was really good collection of different art pieces from a broad era, with some really outstanding pieces. I thought we will spend there maximum 1 hour, but it was so much to see at the end it was almost 2 hours of walking around, I highly recommend to visit it if you like traditional art
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bogdan F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fine Croatian Art indeed! You should definitely visit this beautiful, large museum while in Split! Presenting the Croatian art evolution in the last 700 years in a very well organized manner, this museum put to the public some of the most representative pieces from the Croatian artists that led its movement through one of the most beautiful and mature form. The temporary exhibition gave me the opportunity to reflect upon the universality the beauty can be represented despite cultural background differences. I had an amazing experience there, good job!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juuso 2 years ago on Google
    Nice museum and lots to see. Tickets cost 40kn and temporary exhibition 20kn. We walked through both in about 75 minutes. Also nice lounge bar/caffee at the entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lucky P. 7 months ago on Google
    The ticket is 5€ for each exhibition. The permanent exhibition was nice, it's a collection of local art from different periods. The temporary exhibition is definitely not worth it. It's a room of modern 'art'. Wouldn't recommend.

  • 5/5 Mia 7 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing fine art museum. In each gallery we explored, we found art that was breathtaking and engaging. We have been to museums in New York, London and Berlin and this museum equals the best of what we've seen there. A special shout-out to the gracious staff, in particular Hrvoje and Nikolina in the information/admissions/gift-shop. We asked some questions and then our conversation blossomed into a lovely encounter; they treated us like old friends.

  • 2/5 Francesco B. 8 months ago on Google
    The museum was ok, the price acceptable and there was no queue to buy the ticket. But the inside temperature of over 30 deg was unbearable. It was warmer than outside. I wonder how can you preserve the works in these conditions.

  • 2/5 Linda B. 8 months ago on Google
    The museum is pretty, good price (5€ for the permanent collection), but the temperature inside is unacceptable!! 30,4 degrees surely are not the conditions for the preservation of the works of the Middle Age!!!

  • 3/5 Kate K. 7 months ago on Google
    Something to do in Split but not particularly moving or beautiful art. Compared with art museums in other countries/cities it doesn’t impress. The main pro is that the entrance fee is relatively inexpensive (5€)

  • 5/5 Barbara P. 7 months ago on Google
    This is very interesting place and I realy loved it! Tickets are 5€ per adult visitor and its absolutely worth because this place is going to take you for around hour trip through different art styles in Croatia. You can find here everything -traditional paintings of old masters, impressionistic paintings, caricatures, interesting sculptures and modern, experimental forms. I apreaciate it and few creations really stuck into my mind. This museum makes me wonder-how it is possible that so many styles of art were present in Croatia and how much some artists were inspired by World known artists like Van Gogh, Beksinski, Monet, Salvador Dahli, Stanislaw Witkacy (and how it might be a coincidence that some paintings reminds me of them). It was fascinating and I hope that maby one day I may visit it again.

  • 4/5 Nadia J. 11 months ago on Google
    Interesting. Worth visiting during a rainy day like yesterday. The visit is kinda chronological. Some beautiful pieces, allows to know some Croatian artists. Toilets and a coffeeshop inside. The entrance for the permanent exhibition costs 5euros.

  • 5/5 Meatboy 1 year ago on Google
    By far one of my favourite museums, the permanent collection is something very special. If you would to see some art and culture in Split, this is the best place. Entrance is 5 euros, and 3 euros for students, which is an amazing price for what you are able to see here!

  • 5/5 Jason 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to retreat from the summer heat. You can easily spend 2 hours going through the different exhibitions and floors they have.

  • 4/5 Trevor N. 1 year ago on Google
    The main collection of the museum is extensive and has many notable pieces. It is well worth the visit. However, I would not recommend the current special exhibition of Tina Gverovic's which is very small and not proportionality costed at the same entry fee as the main galleries.

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 5 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed this museum. It's small but is in a very cool building and has some fun exhibitions. Like any museum, not all of them appealed, but that's subjective. Excellent way to spend an hour inside on a rainy day!

  • 5/5 Magdalena T. 4 years ago on Google
    A really nice place for art lovers to get some hint of what Croatian art is like. The exposition is not very tiring, I would say it's perfect to visit after lunch or strolling through the streets of the Diocletian's palace. The building is right beside the golden gate, so you don't need to move at all from the city centre to rest a bit from the crowds and sunshine if you wish. You have a lift inside the building if you go with a child in a stroller or on a wheelchair, there is also an entrance on the right that has a platform so you don't need to use the stairs to the main entrance.

  • 5/5 Maglica P. 2 years ago on Google
    The gallery space is great for a variety of events and has a special atmosphere. Ideal in the summer months. You can enjoy, for example, the presentation of a book, in an unobtrusive yet arranged environment. The cafe is in a natural environment (trees provide shade during the day) and has great live music. An excellent combination of culture and entertainment.

  • 5/5 Pierrick B. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth the price. The expositions are quite big and it took me 2 hours to see everything (I took my time). It’s a really pleasant place.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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