The spring field studies cycle on water beetles, riffle beetles (family Elmidae) and hydraenids (family Hydraenidae), has been completed under the guidance of our Senior Curator, Assistant Professor Vlatka Mičetić Stanković, PhD, as part of a professional collaboration with Branka Bruvo Mađarić, PhD, from the Ruđer Bošković Institute. The research is being carried out within […]
Director of the Croatian Natural History Museum Named Among Finalists for “Woman of the Year” The Director of the Croatian Natural History Museum has been named one of the finalists in this year’s Woman of the Year awards, a prestigious recognition celebrating women whose professional achievements, leadership and commitment have made a significant impact on […]
Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026 Time: 18:00 Location: Croatian Natural History Museum Are all “green” solutions truly as sustainable as they are presented? Paper straws, cotton bags, electric vehicles and recycling are just some of the topics we will explore through facts, examples and a critical look at today’s environmental challenges. Join us for a […]
Thursday, 30 July 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – Lecture (in Croatian) 🎬 7:00 PM – Screening of Jaws (English audio with Croatian subtitles) 📍 Croatian Natural History Museum Are sharks in the Adriatic Sea really dangerous, or is our fear greater than the actual risk? Join us for an engaging evening exploring one of the […]
This summer, the Croatian Natural History Museum invites primary school children to a series of creative and educational workshops designed to introduce them to the fascinating worlds of fossils, extinct animals, genetics, and natural ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, exploration, and interactive learning, participants will develop curiosity, observation skills, and a deeper understanding of nature under […]
On the occasion of International Asteroid Day (30 June), the Croatian Natural History Museum, in collaboration with the Jadranska aerosvemirska asocijacija (A3), is organizing a special educational program dedicated to asteroids, their role in the formation and evolution of the Solar System, as well as current understanding of near-Earth objects and their potential risks and […]
📅 June 12 at 8:00 PM📍 Atrium of the Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum and the Cultural Center for Polyphonic Singing Vox Artis invite you to the concert “Doing the Right Thing,” this year’s edition of the Welcome Summer concert series. This year’s concert is dedicated to the work of Zlatan Stipišić Gibonni, […]
Is there a connection between deep-sea fish, certain bacteria and fungi, and planktonic dinoflagellates? These are truly different groups of organisms, even belonging to different kingdoms of life — one is an animal, one a fungus, one a bacterium, and one a protist. What if we also add the firefly to the story? Have we […]
🌊 In celebration of World Oceans Day, we invite you to a special themed guided tour dedicated to the seas and oceans of our planet. Discover the richness of life in the ocean depths, meet fascinating marine creatures, and learn why the oceans are essential for life on Earth. Through the museum collections, we will […]
In collaboration with Panic Room, we continue the audiovisual project Natura Electronica, which connects electronic music, natural phenomena, and technology. Each chapter is inspired by one of the seasons and the natural processes that define it. Through music, lighting effects, projections, and artistic interventions, the museum space is transformed into an immersive experience where nature […]