January offers travelers the perfect opportunity to explore exhibitions throughout Croatia, with a wide range of museums and galleries providing engaging cultural experiences during the winter months. As a special highlight, the last Friday of the month (January 30) brings Museum Night (Noć muzeja), when museums across Croatia open their doors free of charge and remain open late into the evening, inviting visitors to experience culture in a lively and festive atmosphere.
Gothic & Renaissance Goldsmithing in Zagreb 1450–1550,
Museum of the City of Zagreb,Opatička 20, until 30 Jan 2026
Discover exquisite historical jewelry and craftsmanship.
In the Beginning Was the Kingdom, Klovićevi Dvori Gallery, Jezuitski trg 4, until 15 Feb 2026
An exhibition marking 1100 years of Croatian statehood, tracing its rich history through art and culture.
Nora Turato: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!, HDLU, Trg žrtava fašizma 16, until 31 Jan 2026
Bold contemporary work exploring language and identity.
Dear Father, Trotoar Gallery, Mesnička 7, until 17 Jan 2026
A touching exhibition about family, memory, and love.
XV Croatian Sculpture Triennale, Museum of Contemporary Art, Avenija Dubrovnik 17, until 1 Feb 2026
Contemporary Croatian sculpture at its finest.
Sip of the Past: Old Zagreb Taverns, Museum of the City of Zagreb, Opatička 20, until 15 Mar 2026
Vintage photographs and stories of city life from 1887–1939.
Trakošćan Castle's new gallery is showing an exhibition on Soldiers of Count Josip Kazimir Drašković, one of 18th-century Croatia’s most intriguing figures. A general and widely respected man of war, Drašković’s exploits in the Seven Years’ War were soon overshadowed by a marriage that lost him the favour of the court. In an attempt to win back his status, Drašković spent a fortune amassing an army of his own, and this exhibition tells the story of those soldiers. History is never dull, we can assure you. The exhibition is open until March 31, 2026.
At the Tabor Castle, Gjuro Prejac - Desinić’s Multitalented Artist discovers the life and work of Gjuro Prejac, a composer, actor, director, and musician born in Desinić. Through 75 exhibits – from librettos and musical scores to photographs and personal belongings – the exhibition celebrates the 155th anniversary of his birth and 90 years since his passing. Prejac’s rich and diverse creativity takes center stage in this tribute to one of Croatia’s most versatile artists. Until July 31, 2026
In Dubrovnik, visitors can explore two engaging exhibitions this January, Glass Lamps Through Time – Glass Lamps in Croatia from the 1st to the 19th Century, on view at the REvelin Fortress, offers an elegant journey through centuries of craftsmanship, revealing how glass lamps evolved in form, function, and symbolism from antiquity to the modern age (open until February 6, 2026), while The History of the Dubrovnik Tram from 1910 to 1970, presented at the Rector's Palace, revives the story of the city’s iconic tram through original artifacts, photographs, and archival material that capture everyday urban life in the 20th century (open until March 31, 2026).
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