Ethnographic Museum SplitvsMuseum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments
Both are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ethnographic Museum Split ranks slightly higher than Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments. Ethnographic Museum Split scores 81 with approval from 3 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Ethnographic Museum Split
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
The Guardian
Severona 7,, Split, Croatia
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Frommer's "This small museum...has limited collections of Dalmatian folk costumes, jewelry, and arms, but its setting in Diocletian's former apartment in the south part of the palace adds an extra dimension." Full review
Lonely Planet "This mildly interesting museum has a collection of traditional costumes, jewellery, musical instruments, toys and tools." Full review
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Make sure you wander through this early medieval palace and climb the reconstructed Roman staircase that leads to the Renaissance terrace on the southern edge of the vestibule.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum holds an interesting collection of traditional Dalmatian folk costumes with incredibly rich embroidery and ornamentation. " Full review
Fodor's "Occupying a splendid location within the walls of Diocletian's Palace, this museum displays traditional Dalmatian folk costumes and local antique furniture among other objects that give visitors a look into everyday life in historic Dalmatia" Full review
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If you are staying in Split for more than a day, be sure to pick up your free SplitCard, which gives you free entry to certain museums and galleries and reduced rates at other establishment, including some restaurants and cafés.
The Guardian "Full of displays showing how the people of Split lived in the past, with everything from jewellery to pots. There are stunning views from its roof of the Peristil "
Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments Michelin Guide Fodor's Frommer's
Stjepana Gunjace bb, Split 21000, Croatia
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Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This modern building almost entirely made of glass houses vestiges of Croatia's medieval heritage, mainly from the pre-Romanesque era." Full review
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Outside, don't miss the medieval sarcophagi with their gabled covers.
Fodor's "One of the oldest Croatian museums, it houses more than 20,000 Croatian archaeological artifacts, only a quarter of which are on display." Full review
Frommer's "Dedicated to Croatian religious art from between the 7th and 12th centuries, this museum displays some charming stone carvings taken from early churches and decorated with plait-work motifs." Full review
