Thursday, 3/9/2026

Official Opening of MUV 2026

Opening

Zagreb Museum Weekend officially begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM with a ceremonial opening at the Klovićevi dvori Gallery and the exhibition Foundation for the Future – The Collection of Donated Artworks of the Klovićevi dvori Gallery.
The Krisja Štulić Trio will set the mood with great music.

Event time
  • 3/9/2026, Thursday / 20:00–22:00
City area
Upper town
Programme holder
Klovićevi dvori Gallery
Location

Klovićevi Dvori Gallery

Jezuitski trg 4
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