Museum of Fine Arts, Split
The Museum of Fine Arts in Split, houses a diverse collection of artworks spanning from the 14th century to contemporary pieces, offering a comprehensive overview of the local art scene's evolution. Established in 1931, this cultural institution proudly showcases a permanent exhibition of paintings and sculptures featuring masterpieces by renowned Croatian artists like Vlaho Bukovac, Mato Celestin Medović, Branislav Dešković, Ivan Meštrović, Emanuel Vidović, and Ignjat Job. Additionally, the museum boasts an extensive assortment of icons and regularly hosts special exhibits highlighting the works of contemporary artists.
In 2009, the museum underwent a relocation to the beautifully renovated old hospital building in Split, where it now provides a fully modern exhibition space.
The museum's permanent collection comprises over 3,500 artworks, spanning centuries of creative expression. This diverse assortment captures the essence of various art movements and trends in the local region, presenting works by Croatian artists and those hailing from the former Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and the Czech Republic-all with connections to Split.
To preserve the artistic treasures and prepare them for public display, the museum's restoration department dedicates itself to careful conservation efforts. Additionally, the museum houses a substantial documentation archive that includes graphics, publications, press clippings, and a photograph library, all contributing to the preservation and dissemination of art knowledge.
In 2009, the museum underwent a relocation to the beautifully renovated old hospital building in Split, where it now provides a fully modern exhibition space.
The museum's permanent collection comprises over 3,500 artworks, spanning centuries of creative expression. This diverse assortment captures the essence of various art movements and trends in the local region, presenting works by Croatian artists and those hailing from the former Yugoslavia, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, and the Czech Republic-all with connections to Split.
To preserve the artistic treasures and prepare them for public display, the museum's restoration department dedicates itself to careful conservation efforts. Additionally, the museum houses a substantial documentation archive that includes graphics, publications, press clippings, and a photograph library, all contributing to the preservation and dissemination of art knowledge.
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Sight Name: Museum of Fine Arts
Sight Location: Split, Croatia (See walking tours in Split)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Split, Croatia (See walking tours in Split)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Split, Croatia
Create Your Own Walk in Split
Creating your own self-guided walk in Split is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Diocletian Palace Tour
One of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world, Diocletian’s Palace is also probably the most impressive “retirement home” in history. Imagine quitting a job at the age of sixty and deciding your quiet seaside cottage should also function as a fortress. That was exactly the plan of Roman emperor Diocletian... In 305 AD, after abdicating—which is something Roman... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Marjan Hill Walking Tour
Marjan Hill is a picturesque natural wonder – a unique landform – located on the Split peninsula in Croatia. The majestic hill (or the low mountain, if you like) is surrounded by the sea and the city, and represents the green oasis ideal for walks, excursions, and rock climbing. Visitors to the area are greeted with a plethora of sights catering to various interests and equally enjoyed by... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Split Introduction Walking Tour
Welcome to Split, Dalmatia’s sun-drenched heart and, believe it or not, the ultimate ancient retirement plan.
Its story has a bit of a botanical side and dates back more than two millennia, when Greek settlers from Issa (or modern-day Vis) founded here a colony they called Aspalathos, named after a prickly, yellow-flowering shrub that still dots the coastline. The Romans called it Spalatum,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Its story has a bit of a botanical side and dates back more than two millennia, when Greek settlers from Issa (or modern-day Vis) founded here a colony they called Aspalathos, named after a prickly, yellow-flowering shrub that still dots the coastline. The Romans called it Spalatum,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles





