Bjelovar City Museum

Bjelovar is a city of rich history, harmonious architecture, and pleasant living, with its heart beating for decades on Eugen Kvaternik Square. Located right in this central city park, in the building of the former city hall built in 1832, is the Bjelovar City Museum. If you have booked accommodation in Bjelovar or one of the beautiful holiday homes in the surrounding Bilogora countryside, a visit to the museum will provide you with the perfect dose of culture and stories you will long remember. Incorporating a visit into a relaxed stroll through the city is effortless. After soaking in the historical highlights, all that is left to do is sit back in the shade of the Bjelovar park, sip a coffee, and feel the authentic, welcoming spirit of this city. Although Bjelovar is primarily known for its military history and imperial founding, this museum keeps secrets that reach much deeper into the past, all the way to the very beginnings of human life in the peaceful Bilogora region. The archaeological collection offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Neolithic times and antiquity, while the Ethnographic Department faithfully evokes the traditional lifestyle, folk costumes, and customs of the Bjelovar-Bilogora villages. For art lovers, there is the Gallery Department featuring works by native authors, among which the creations of the famous sculptor Vojin Bakić stand out in particular. The museum is not just a place for preserving antiquities, but a vibrant cultural hub hosting engaging exhibitions, workshops, and lectures throughout the entire year. The Bjelovar City Museum is an unmissable stop for anyone wishing to truly get to know this region.