THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM In Split is the oldest museum in Croatia founded in 1820. The arrival of Emperor Francis I in Dalmatia in 1818 was a historical turning point. After his visit and tour of the cities of Split and Solin, seeing the importance of their historical and cultural heritage, the topic of founding the first museum institution was raised.
An important role in the history of the museum was played by Don Frane Bulić (1846 – 1934), a Catholic priest, archaeologist, historian and conservator, and director of the Museum from 1884 to 1926. He is responsible for the construction of the current museum building, erected in 1914. according to the designs of Viennese architects August Kirstein and Friedrich Ohman. Thanks to him, the research of Salona is experiencing a golden age, and the Museum focuses on the research of many other Dalmatian localities.
The architectural complex of the museum consists of the main building with an exhibition hall on the ground floor, and a library and study rooms on the first floor, a lapidary, and a landscaped garden.
The Museum’s fund has several tens of thousands of various archaeological objects, which are distributed in the following collections: Prehistoric, Greek-Hellenistic, Roman-provincial, Late Antique, Medieval, Numismatic, and Epigraphic collection; then the Underwater Archeology Collection, the Salona Collection and Site, the Issa Collection and Site, the Art and Crafts Collection, the Modern Age Monument Collection, and the Modern Age Monument Collection.
The museum has a rich library and archive collection. Since 1878, he has been publishing the specialized journal. The museum conducts regular archaeological research in two localities, in the area of ancient Salona and Isa (Issa), and owns a regional building in Solin – Tusculum and the Issa Archaeological Collection in Vis.
The museum organizes various exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs for school children and the public. It is a member of the International Network of Museums and is involved in international projects for the protection and promotion of cultural heritage.
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Children or student or disabled person :
Working hours and contact:
From June 1 to September 30:
• from Monday to Saturday: 9:00 – 14:00 and 15:00 – 20:00
• closed on Sundays and holidays
From October 1 to May 31:
• from Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 14:00 and 15:00 – 20:00
• Saturday: 9:00 – 14:00
• closed on Sundays and holidays
Contact
Tel. 021/329-340; 021/329-345
Fax: 021/329-360
E-mail: info@armus.hr
https://www.armus.hr/
HOW TO GET TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM IN SPLIT?
Address:
Zrinsko-Frankopanska 25,
21000 Split
By foot; Ten minutes on foot from the city center,
By bus Bus line;
• Park Emanuel Vidović station – bus line no. 8
• Stadion Poljud station – bus line no. 17
By car A few minutes drive from the center
Parking zone
Free in front of the entrance to the museum
Paid parking nearby
Ticket https://www.splitparking.hr/parkiralista
https://www.splitparking.hr/cijene/ulicna-parkiralista
Disabled people and access
ACCESS FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
There is a ramp for the entrance to the lapidary and the ground floor of the museum
Professional guidance guides information
Prices and languages of guidance
Professional guidance, and information (Croatian/English language) at the Archaeological Museum in Split – €40, HRK 301.72, per group
Professional guidance by a curator (Croatian/English language) at the Archaeological Museum in Split – €60, HRK 452.07, per group
Extraordinary opening of the Archaeological Museum in Split, the Reference Collection, and the Salona site the Reference Collection Vis €50, HRK 376.72
Group visits
Discounts
Pensioners and people with disabilities: free entry on Mondays.
Members of ICOMOS, ICOM, HMD, HAD, AIHV, and other professional associations: free entry upon presentation of ID. The prices of tickets and professional guidance are increased by 50% for visits outside working hours and for visits during public holidays.
Entry is free for tour guides accompanying the group.
