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Gallery of Ivan Meštrović

Ivan Meštrović is undoubtedly one of the most prominent Croatian artists of the 20th century. Born in the mountain region in the vicinity of Split, after primary schooling he went to Vienna where his enormous talent was noticed and where he took in many art trends of that time like secession. After he had become worldly known in Paris, London, Rome, which brought him the friendship with the “great” master Rodin he moved to Split from where he went to America in the war period where he died in 1962. Between the two world wars he created his artistic works, painted in his characteristic way, leaving an extraordinary mark in Croatian culture.

Meštrović Gallery guards in its permanent exhibition the most of sculptor’s works. It was founded by the artist’s deed of gift and was opened in 1952 in the building constructed by design of Meštrović himself. In this complex of combined living area and exhibition halls, the author lived till the 2nd World War.

The permanent exhibition of his works is from the period from the beginning of the century till 1946. Exhibits are really sculptures, marble, stone and bronze relieves, oil paintings on canvas and drawings. Part of the works is exhibited in Meštrović Citadel, once a summer house of the Split’s family Kavanjin-Capogrosso from the 17th century.

The Gallery is the most attractive and the most popular museum institution in Split among visitors.

Working hours: Mondays closed; Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-16:00; Sunday: 10:00-15:00

Promenade of Ivan Meštrović 46; Tel.: +385 (0)21 340 800 / 340 810; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it