Maritime and History Museum Rijeka

The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral, located at Trg Riccarda Zanelle 1 in Rijeka, Croatia, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities within its historic Governor’s Palace. Here is a detailed description of the museum's event spaces and services:

Event Facilities

• Governor’s Palace

• Historic Setting: The museum is housed in a historicist edifice designed by Alajos Hauszmann, constructed in 1896. The palace features original items such as furniture and artisan craftsmanship, which are preserved and exhibited in salons on the first floor.
• Exhibition Halls: The permanent exhibition is installed on the ground level and first and second floors of the Palace. The Lapidarium is located in the Museum’s garden, while a part of the permanent display is also held in the Miracle Room workshop.

• Meeting and Conference Rooms

• Capacity: The museum can accommodate various group sizes, from small educational workshops to larger conferences and events.
• Services:
• Educational Workshops: Organized for individual categories of visitors, these workshops can be tailored to specific needs and interests.
• Audio Guides: Available in Croatian and English, these guides provide an interactive experience for visitors, particularly children, focusing on the history of the Governor’s Palace.
• Accessibility: The museum is partially adapted for blind and visually impaired persons through its Didactic Info Point as part of the Claustra + project.
• Restrooms: Located on the first floor, restrooms are not disability accessible.

• Event Usage

• Cultural and Scholarly Events: The museum’s premises can be used for cultural, scholarly, educational, humanitarian events, sporting activities, hobbyist events, exhibitions, seminars, protocol ceremonies, assemblies, meetings, conferences, weddings, and promotions.

• Capacity and Layout

• The museum offers flexible space for various events, with the ability to accommodate different capacities depending on the specific needs of the event. For example:
• Educational workshops can be organized in the Miracle Room workshop.
• Larger events can utilize the exhibition halls on the ground level and first floor.
• The Lapidarium in the garden can also be used for smaller gatherings or ceremonies.

• Admission and Fees

• Admission fees vary depending on the category of visitor:
• Adults: HRK 30 (approximately 3.98 €)
• Children aged 7 to 18, university students with ID, pensioners: HRK 15 (approximately 1.99 €)
• Family: HRK 60 (approximately 7.96 €)
• Free admission for children under 7 years of age, disabled individuals, and persons accompanying them, members of vocational associations, journalists.
• Admission is free of charge for all visitors on Thursdays.

• Logistics

• Parking: Visitors can park in the nearby garage at Zagrad A or B and access the museum via Pomerio street from Ivana Pavla II street and the steps on Erazma Barčića street.
• Entrance: The museum’s garden is entered through a wrought-iron gate, and a paved carriageway leads to the entrance. A single step must be climbed to enter the museum, and there is an adapted entrance for persons in wheelchairs.

The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern event facilities, making it an ideal location for various types of events and gatherings.