Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger Scientific Symposium
19 October 2026 | Croatian Natural History Museum, Demetrova 1, Zagreb
Commemorating the 170th Anniversary of the Birth and the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger
As we mark the 170th anniversary of the birth and the 90th anniversary of the death of Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger, we invite you to attend a scientific symposium dedicated to his life, work, and enduring scientific legacy.
Through a series of presentations and discussions, we will reflect on Kramberger’s exceptional contributions to Croatian and international science and highlight the continued relevance of his legacy to contemporary natural history research, museum practice, and heritage preservation.
Symposium Programme
9:30 | Mirogoj Cemetery – Wreath-Laying Ceremony
10:30 | Croatian Natural History Museum – Opening of the Symposium
Welcome addresses by representatives of the host institution and symposium organisers.
10:45 | Academician Vlasta Ćosović
Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger – Beyond Krapina: Science, Teaching, the Geological-Palaeontological Institute, the Department of Geology, and His Scientific Legacy
11:00 | Mirjana Biljan, Museum Educator, Krapina Neanderthal Museum
From Family Legacy to Scientific Heritage: The Correspondence of Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger
11:15 | Dr Staša Borović, Director of the Croatian Geological Survey
The Establishment of the Geological Commission and Its First Director, Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger, 1909–1923
11:30 | Katarina Krizmanić, Sanja Japundžić, Dr Davor Vrsaljko and Dr Marija Bošnjak
A Lasting Legacy: Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger and the Museum
Presented by Dr Davor Vrsaljko, Research Associate at the Croatian Natural History Museum.
11:45 | Dr Marija Bošnjak, Museum Adviser, Croatian Natural History Museum
The Legacy of Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger in the Krapina Diluvium Collection
12:00 | Jurica Sabol, Director of the Museums of Hrvatsko Zagorje
The Hušnjakovo Prehistoric Human Site – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
12:15 | Dr Lara Wacha, Senior Research Scientist, Croatian Geological Survey
The Gorjanović Loess Profile in Vukovar – A Protected Geological Natural Monument
Why Attend?
By participating in this symposium, you will join us in commemorating two significant anniversaries associated with Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger, gain insights into various aspects of his scientific and professional achievements, and exchange knowledge and experiences with colleagues from natural history, museum, and heritage institutions.
The symposium offers an opportunity to collectively highlight the importance of researching, preserving, and presenting natural history heritage, while recognising Kramberger’s lasting contribution to the development of Croatian geology, palaeontology, and palaeoanthropology.
Registration
We invite everyone interested in attending the symposium to register using the online registration form.
The symposium is jointly organised by the Croatian Natural History Museum, the Croatian Geological Survey, and the Museums of Hrvatsko Zagorje.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Croatian Natural History Museum!