The 15 Best Museum Tickets in Croatia

1.Blue Lagoon & Underwater Museum from Split with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Set out from Split at 9:30 a.m. on a pirate-style boat for three island stops, swimming, snorkeling, and Croatia’s only underwater museum. A grilled burger lunch, unlimited water and juice, and wine with lunch are included. Expect a full day at sea, a lively return ride with a DJ, and a €10 refundable snorkeling deposit.

“This was the most fun we had in Split. I went with a few friends and had the time of our lives, it definitely was much better than we expected. The personal working on the boat are nice, helpful and hardworking, the swim stops were simply breathtaking, the food was delicious, and last but not least the party-on-boat on the way back to Split was amazing. Me and my friends 100% recommend this experience, it is a must in your vacation to Split”

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2.Zagreb: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 847 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Broken Relationships with skip-the-ticket-line entry. Read around 100 anonymous stories linked to objects from romantic, family, and friendship breakups. Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on how closely you read. Captions are in Croatian and English, with other languages available by QR code or booklet.

“I showed up 30 min early and they let me in which I appreciated”

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3.Zagreb: Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Spend a day exploring Zagreb’s Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, from the underground mine and historic vehicles to Tesla’s cabinet of live demonstrations. Join the free mine tour and Tesla experiment demonstration at 3:00 PM Tuesday to Friday, or 11:00 AM on weekends. Expect a broad, old-school museum with many English labels, plus audio guides in several languages.

“I had a great time at the museum. I saw so many interesting things of history left behind by such great scholars. I would definitely recommend it to others who have an opportunity to come and see this museum.”

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4.Split: Game of Thrones Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 385 reviews · from $17

Step into five small, themed rooms covering Meereen, King’s Landing, the North, Beyond the Wall, and the Three-Eyed Raven. See costumes, weapons, photographs, city dioramas, and atmospheric effects, then take your own photo on the Iron Throne. Hosts speak English and Croatian, though the visit is usually self-guided.

“Well for GoT fan it’s nice, but a bit small museum and very overrated for the price.”

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5.SPLIT-PREMIUM Emperor’s Walking Tour for History Lovers + Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through Split with local guides such as Joško, Daniela, and Joe, focusing on Diocletian’s Palace, Roman remains, medieval streets, and local history. The two-hour, adults-only group tour has a maximum of 15 people and includes the main sights from the Riva to the Golden Gate. The €10 cellar museum ticket is extra.

“Daniela was knowledgeable, thoughtful and charming. One of our party is currently struggling a bit with mobility and she caterers for this very sensitively. It also meant the walk took longer and we overran. She was very generous with her time. This was a real highlight of our trip.”

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6.Split: Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 283 reviews · 1 month · from $14

Start at Stella Croatica for a guided visit to its Olive Museum, Mediterranean gardens, tastings, and natural cosmetics. Then drive four minutes to Klis Fortress, where you explore at your own pace, watch a history video, spot Game of Thrones locations, and take in wide views over Split. English tours run about every 30 minutes.

“The guide at the olive museum was very good. We enjoyed the tour and the product sampling at the end, and purchased a few of our favourite items! The Klis Fort was self-guided, but well laid out for tourists to understand the history and GOT filming relevance. Not sure if it’s normal, but there were no crowds so it was easy to get good pics. Klis has a very high vantage point over Split and area!! We Uber’ed to the locations and back to port area easily. Good day.”

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7.Zagreb: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 261 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Zagreb’s Museum of Illusions with a one-day entrance ticket and explore more than 70 exhibits. Test your senses in the Anti-Gravity Room, mirror maze, hologram displays, playroom, and Rotated Room. English and Croatian assistance is available, with captions in four languages. Bring a camera, but leave food, drinks, and pets at home.

“The museum is very creative ( a little repetitive, but it's ok). It's a great place to take pictures with friends. I missed a little bit of organization in terms of having a path to follow (what in some way is good, because you can spend the time you want, but on the other hand it's kind of messy when there are a lot of people and kids).”

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8.Split: Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 254 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Split’s Museum of Illusions with a one-day entrance ticket. Test your senses with upside-down gravity tricks, mirror mazes, shrinking-room effects, head-on-a-tray displays, and educational puzzles. English and Croatian hosts are available, while captions come in four languages. Bring a camera and allow time to enjoy the interactive exhibits.

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9.Trogir: Boat tour to Unique underwater museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

From Trogir, take a 30-minute boat ride to Jelinak Bay for a self-guided snorkel around more than 50 underwater statues, including an 8-meter Jesus and a sunken airplane. Snorkeling gear, museum entry, loungers, umbrellas, and the private beach are included. Bring fins if you have them, since they are not supplied.

“A very special experience for the whole family and all ages... something unique... this special contact with the nature of the bay, the peace and quiet and the underwater statues and the plane left a beautiful memory and delight in us... we recommend it to everyone because this is something you have to do and see!!!”

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10.Museum of Illusions Zagreb

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Spend about an hour testing more than 70 interactive illusions at Zagreb’s centrally located Museum of Illusions. You can walk through an upside-down room, peer into a bottomless pit, try the Smart Playroom, and take funny photos. Captions are in Croatian and English. Children need an adult, and the museum suits families, couples, and friends.

“Super fun museum to visit if you are in Zagreb with kids or without. It’s a great avtivity to do while you are visit the beautiful city of Zagreb.”

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11.Split: Blue Lagoon Underwater Museum Tour w/Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 169 reviews · from $69

Spend nine hours aboard a glass-bottomed pirate ship from Split. Swim at Fumija Bay and the Blue Lagoon, eat grilled fish, chicken, or vegan food, then snorkel around Croatia’s only underwater museum near Jelinak Island. Lunch, wine, water, lemonade, masks, Wi-Fi, loungers, and a DJ are included.

“best trip ever. crew was fantastic. especially TINA, the Manager! Tina helped us a lot, bc at the beginning my daughter didn't feel well. But bc of her, it turned to a beautiful trip. the locations are more than wonderful, food was delicious and on the way back a party started...DJ: 💯 👍 the other guests on boat were so cool and we had so much fun. we danced and sang nearly the whole way back. WHAT A TRIP.🥰😁 THX very much for this unforgetable experience. we'll never forget it. if we ever come back to split, we'll sure book again. THXRead more”

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12.Dubrovnik: Red History Museum Regular Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 134 reviews · from $11

At Dubrovnik’s Red History Museum in the former T.U.P. factory, explore Yugoslav-era homes, politics, design, music, secret agencies, and Non-Aligned culture. Try communist-era versions of Coca Cola and Fanta, and pose beside a Yugo 45. Staff such as Viktor can add useful historical context.

“viktor was very informative and if you are interested in history this is a great tour.”

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13.Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $10

Visit Dubrovnik’s Love Stories Museum near Pile Gate for a 45-minute walk through local legends, famous couples, love songs, film displays, personal keepsakes, and visitor-written messages. The $10.86 ticket includes admission, a selfie room, kids’ area, and the chance to add your own note to the Love Wall. Mobile tickets are accepted.

“Love, love, love this museum. 3 floors about love, each with a different theme. The exhibits were charming in an old school way. The top floor was FILLED with paper hearts—on the walls, the ceilings with personal messages from people who visited from all around the world. My husband and I left messages about our romance and I left a paper heart for my mom and dad too. And the darling woman at the front door took our picture in front of the museum as a memento of our visit.❤️❤️❤️”

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14.Split: Olive museum Klis with Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · from $18

At Stella Croatica near Klis, you’ll tour a family estate, watch local products being made, visit an award-nominated Olive Oil Museum, and walk through a 500-species botanical collection. A guided tasting teaches you how to judge extra virgin olive oil, with traditional sweets and natural cosmetics included.

“Great visit! The explanations are clear and you learn a lot in a short time. The tasting part is very interesting and allows you to learn how professional tasters do it.”

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15.Visit Shell Museum Cavtat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $8

Visit Glossus Humanus in Cavtat for a 45-minute guided look at thousands of seashells from oceans around the world. You’ll see unusual colors, shapes, and formations, with an English-language mobile ticket and admission included. It is a handy stop near Dubrovnik Airport, especially for families, and optional audio guides cost extra.

“An extensive shell collection, beautifully displayed with informative labels. Amazing colours and shapes to view at your leisure. I recommend a visit.”

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