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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Sculptures, paintings, posters & installations at a cutting edge modern & contemporary art museum.

Krešimirova ul. 26c, 51000, Rijeka, Croatia
📞 +385 51 492 611
🌐 mmsu.hr

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka, Croatia is an incredible cultural center that celebrates the best of modern and contemporary art from around the world. Located in the city’s historic core, the museum is housed in a striking neo-Renaissance building and features a wide range of exhibitions, installations, and programs that explore the latest trends in the visual arts.

The museum is home to a permanent collection of over 8,000 works by Croatian and international artists, including pieces from the 19th century to the present. Visitors can explore the museum’s vast collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, drawings, and multimedia works. The museum also features a special exhibition space dedicated to the works of the Croatian artist Vlaho Bukovac.

The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have included “The World of Art in Rijeka: From the 19th Century to the Present” and “The Art of the Balkans: An Exploration of Balkan Art from the 19th to the 21st Century”. The museum also hosts lectures, workshops, and other educational activities.

One of the must-see attractions at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is the permanent installation of the renowned Croatian artist, Mladen Bizumic. The installation, titled “Echoes of the Future”, is a stunning multimedia installation that explores the themes of identity and memory.

Visitors to the museum can also enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a café, a gift shop, and a library. The museum also offers guided tours of the permanent collections and special exhibitions.

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka is a must-see destination for art lovers from around the world. Whether you’re interested in exploring the museum’s permanent collection, attending special exhibitions and events, or simply enjoying the stunning architecture of the building, you’ll be sure to find something to admire at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

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5 stars

beautiful museum about a 10-15 minute walk from the city center. not huge but not too small, about an hour to get through. bring cash as they don’t take card for tickets (it was 10 kuna with a student discount) lots of really cool pieces! the main section headers are in english and croatian but the art descriptions are in croatian only.

4 stars

Some very interesting and thought provoking pieces, collections and themes. Definitely check it out but remember it's a small museum

5 stars

Very new, modern and minimalistic museum established in an old factory in city center. Opened while rijeka was European capital of culture in 2020. This belongs to future art district. They have a huge depo of modern art. Always crowded and full of people enjoying art in it's pure form. Really unique place