Museum of Broken Relationships

Museum of Broken Relationships

The Museum of Broken Relationships was established in 2010 in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is a museum dedicated to collecting gifts that couples have discarded after breaking up. In 2011, the museum won one of the awards in the European Museum of the Year competition in recognition of its creativity.

The items in the Museum of Broken Relationships that carry memories of heartbreak range from ordinary to unusual, from interesting to sad or even bizarre. Exhibits are displayed according to different themes across various rooms, and each item is labeled with the duration of the relationship, where it took place, and a description provided by the donor. The most commonly exhibited items are mementos that former lovers once used to remember their past relationships — such as love journals, love letters, dolls, photos, engagement rings, mobile phones that will never ring again, empty bottles, old spoons, and other “tokens of love.”

The Museum of Broken Relationships offers many people a way to express their emotions by donating items related to past relationships, helping them let go of the burden of heartbreak. These donors begin new chapters in their lives, and in a way, it’s like a kind of ritual. By donating to the museum, the nature of the items is transformed, turning them into something else. The Museum of Broken Relationships has sparked great interest among people in Croatia and around the world. It has been exhibited in 20 countries and regions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Travelers who have the chance to visit Croatia should definitely not miss it.

Museum of Broken Relationships

Must-visit reason: Croatia’s most creative museum

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Croatia [Croatia]

Province/State where the attraction is located: City of Zagreb [Zagreb]

City where the attraction is located: City of Zagreb [Zagreb]