Galerija Mestrovic
Galerija Mestrovic
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Galerija Meštrović houses the masterpieces of Ivan Meštrović carved in marble, bronze and wood. The house was built based on Meštrović's design (1931 - 1939), and was intended to be his family summer residence, working studio and exhibition space. It is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden which, with its bronze sculptures and the view of the sea and of central Dalmatian islands makes a unique example of landscape architecture.
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- elderly travelerWeymouth, Massachusetts257 contributionsGreat consideration of JobMeštrović was a great artist, but his best work is elsewhere. The venue is spectacular with several sculptures in a huge lawn. As with most museums in Split, this one is lightly attended. The ratio of people partying to those in museums is a zillion to one. I particularly like the sculpture of Job in the museum.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 8, 2024
- artsmanBrighton, United Kingdom335 contributionsWorth a detour if you are interested in 20th century sculpture and an interesting life and careerI hadn't heard of this guy but he was a man with an international reputation who had great success in his lifetime. He produced public art in the USA where he taught. During WW2 he fell foul of the Croatian Fascists and suffered greatly. In addition to the villa/ museum he installed wood relief carvings depicting the life of Christ. Worth a detour if you are interested in sculpture in the first half of the 20th century. The museum overlooks the sea and accessible beaches are nearby.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 13, 2024
- dominique C5 contributionsJust go. It’s AmazingMestrovic’s sculptures are jawdropping and leave you feeling emotional. The villa and the chapel, with its views, the wooden reliefs, the grounds were spectacular. I don’t understand how this place isn’t a must see for any art lover. It was my own, personal UltraVisited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 14, 2024
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,353 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
I don’t claim to be an expert on sculpture but I enjoyed this museum. There are a wide variety of sculptures in different media. They also show a short film that is pretty informative. The ticket covers the nearby chapel.
Written September 12, 2021
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Adriana M
Syracuse, NY168 contributions
Oct 2021
This ended up being an unexpected and very special experience. We went on a whim and it ended being a favorite of ours. The grounds themselves are beautiful and offer great views of the sea. The sculptures are beautiful and help you understand who Ivan was while he was sculpting. We even found out that he was a professor in our hometown of Syracuse NY and that was very cool to learn. Ivan was influenced heavily by August Rodin so fans of him will like Ivan's work.
Written October 25, 2021
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Giulio
Leeds, UK55 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We found the artist’s life really interesting and his sculptures were stunning and different. The villa is magnificent and a great gift back to the artist’s country. The little chapel as well was fascinating with the artist’s wood work.
We also visited during the hot hours of the day after spending the morning at the beach near by the museum. There are plans to creat a coffee bar, water fountains and a creating art class.
We also visited during the hot hours of the day after spending the morning at the beach near by the museum. There are plans to creat a coffee bar, water fountains and a creating art class.
Written September 9, 2023
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elderly traveler
Weymouth, MA257 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Meštrović was a great artist, but his best work is elsewhere. The venue is spectacular with several sculptures in a huge lawn. As with most museums in Split, this one is lightly attended. The ratio of people partying to those in museums is a zillion to one. I particularly like the sculpture of Job in the museum.
Written May 8, 2024
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artsman
Brighton, UK335 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I hadn't heard of this guy but he was a man with an international reputation who had great success in his lifetime. He produced public art in the USA where he taught. During WW2 he fell foul of the Croatian Fascists and suffered greatly. In addition to the villa/ museum he installed wood relief carvings depicting the life of Christ.
Worth a detour if you are interested in sculpture in the first half of the 20th century.
The museum overlooks the sea and accessible beaches are nearby.
Worth a detour if you are interested in sculpture in the first half of the 20th century.
The museum overlooks the sea and accessible beaches are nearby.
Written May 14, 2024
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dominique C
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Mestrovic’s sculptures are jawdropping and leave you feeling emotional. The villa and the chapel, with its views, the wooden reliefs, the grounds were spectacular. I don’t understand how this place isn’t a must see for any art lover. It was my own, personal Ultra
Written July 14, 2024
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GandG
3 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We entered the main gate to take a quick photo of the building and use the toilet before purchasing a ticket as we were desperate. On the way back to the ticket office to buy a ticket I stopped to pet a Cat on the steps and was screamed at by a female member of staff not to touch. She then asked if I had a ticket, to which I replied my partner is just using the toilet before we get a ticket.she was very rude and demanded that we leave Immediately. She then stood on the steps shooing me away and stood watching on the steps to make sure we left. Decided we didn't want to see the museum that badly after being spoken to this way. Not the best way to attract custom. Very rude and not reflective of the rest of the friendly locals. Avoid.
Written September 18, 2024
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John C
337 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
Very exciting and emotional experience.
Little Job is just wonderful!
I understand from expression of sculpture that he is Job,
even before I read title.
Polite staff member, who can give you good explanations.
Mestrovič is sculptor N1 for me.
Little Job is just wonderful!
I understand from expression of sculpture that he is Job,
even before I read title.
Polite staff member, who can give you good explanations.
Mestrovič is sculptor N1 for me.
Written June 19, 2021
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IN_Travelers47906
West Lafayette, IN4,718 contributions
May 2019
Before going, you want to check to make sure the gallery will be open.
If you walk, you will probably need 45-50 minutes to reach the Gallery from Diocletian’s Palace (as an example of a starting point). It is a pleasant walk, although slightly uphill at the end. If the temperature and humidity are oppressive you may want to consider public transportation. I am no help there, since I walked in May when the weather was very pleasant.
However, you get there, if you appreciate art and artists, the trip will be well worth your time. His work (mostly bronze and marble statues) is remarkable. You can anticipate perhaps 1 hour in the gallery. After that you will want to take the 10-minute walk down and across the road to visit his chapel, which includes a lovely courtyard and large wood bas-relief carvings Mestrovic created to line the walls of his chapel. The walk to the chapel and your time there will probably take around 45 minutes total. So, with the walk to the gallery, time at the gallery and time at the chapel, you can probably count on 3 hours total.
If you are adventuresome, we followed the shoreline from the chapel back into Split. It was about an hour walk back, but it was a pleasant surprise on a beautiful day. The path first passes through a small park with a public ocean swimming area, then past an Olympic swimming facility, through more park and then to the Split Marina. The views of Split from the marina are spectacular.
I honestly had never heard of Ivan Meštrović prior to our 3-week trip through Croatia, but, having now been there, I have a true appreciation for the man’s art and his importance to the country of Croatia. Although the Gallery and Chapel are the places to see the largest collections of his work, other works are literally found throughout the country. So, if you plan to travel elsewhere in Croatia beyond Split, stay alert for his name and his works.
If you walk, you will probably need 45-50 minutes to reach the Gallery from Diocletian’s Palace (as an example of a starting point). It is a pleasant walk, although slightly uphill at the end. If the temperature and humidity are oppressive you may want to consider public transportation. I am no help there, since I walked in May when the weather was very pleasant.
However, you get there, if you appreciate art and artists, the trip will be well worth your time. His work (mostly bronze and marble statues) is remarkable. You can anticipate perhaps 1 hour in the gallery. After that you will want to take the 10-minute walk down and across the road to visit his chapel, which includes a lovely courtyard and large wood bas-relief carvings Mestrovic created to line the walls of his chapel. The walk to the chapel and your time there will probably take around 45 minutes total. So, with the walk to the gallery, time at the gallery and time at the chapel, you can probably count on 3 hours total.
If you are adventuresome, we followed the shoreline from the chapel back into Split. It was about an hour walk back, but it was a pleasant surprise on a beautiful day. The path first passes through a small park with a public ocean swimming area, then past an Olympic swimming facility, through more park and then to the Split Marina. The views of Split from the marina are spectacular.
I honestly had never heard of Ivan Meštrović prior to our 3-week trip through Croatia, but, having now been there, I have a true appreciation for the man’s art and his importance to the country of Croatia. Although the Gallery and Chapel are the places to see the largest collections of his work, other works are literally found throughout the country. So, if you plan to travel elsewhere in Croatia beyond Split, stay alert for his name and his works.
Written August 7, 2019
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LejlaH
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina208 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
when we visited the gallery it was empty and we felt like owning the place. the sculptures are amazing. after spending the time in gallery we just set on the steps and enjoyed spring sun and the sea view and gardens. Tickets are 30 kunas per person, which is approximately 8 EUR.
Written March 7, 2013
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We are arriving 2 June 2015 on the cruise ship Celebrity constellation - what is the best way for four people to travel to the Mestrovic museum - what is the admission price. Is it a downhill walk back to Split. Thank you.
Written April 28, 2015
buses pass the gallery and short taxi ride won't cost much -it is not far but up hill from the town
Written December 6, 2018
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