The Prigorje Museum was founded in 1977. in Sesvete, and is located in a late Baroque manor house from the 18th century. century. Its holdings consist of archaeological finds from the Kuzelin site, objects from the prehistoric, Roman and medieval periods, and collections related to the modern history of the region. The ethnographic collection contains textiles, ceramics and wooden objects, and the art collection includes around three hundred works, mostly by local artists. The museum researches, preserves and interprets the cultural heritage of the eastern part of Zagreb – the Sesvete Hills. It offers visitors a glimpse into the layered past of this region, told through objects, stories, and space.
Join the opening of the exhibition “Artists and Tricks” and step into the world of performers, discovering the history of illusionism in Croatia while satisfying your curiosity by uncovering a touch of magic. Illusionism is an art form...
On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the unification of Gradec and Kaptol, an open-air exhibition is dedicated to the building that now houses the Prigorje Museum – the Kaptol Manor. This valuable example of late Baroque...
The multimedia event “At Jan and Petrica’s” takes place in a theatrical setting evoking the garden of a travelers’ inn – complete with flowers, a bar, instruments, and wrought-iron screens – a place of gathering, conversation, and...
The exhibition “Artists and Tricks” brings visitors closer to the world of performers and the history of illusionism in Croatia, while also satisfying curiosity by unveiling a touch of magic.
Illusionism has captivated people for...
Artistic programme “Artists and Tricks” as part of the exhibition of the same name, exploring the world of magicians and the history of illusionism in Croatia.
As part of the first Zagreb Museum Weekend, the Prigorje Museum joins the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the unification of Gradec and Kaptol with interactive educational programs that explore the history of Sesvete as a former...
Opening of the exhibition Kaptol Manor House on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the unification of Gradec and Kaptol. This open-air exhibition is dedicated to the building that now houses the Prigorje Museum – the Kaptol Manor....
Breakfast on the grass (Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe) is the iconic painting by Édouard Manet which, half a century ago, inspired the well-known television commercial for Vikend doručak – a popular Sljeme breakfast product. Today, as part of...
A 3 km walking tour through Sesvete connects key locations in local history — from the medieval center with the church and manor, through industrial development led by Sljeme, to Cold War-era bunkers and modern urban transformations....
