| Name | Museum of Apoxyomenos: from the seabed to an ancient athlete |
| Full Address | Croatia, Kvarner / Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana 13, 51550 Mali Lošinj, Hrvatska |
| Koordinate | 44.534833, 14.467019 |
| Spletna stran/vir | visit site |
Follow the story of a bronze athlete recovered from the sea at Lošinj’s Museum of Apoxyomenos. Archaeology meets an unusual museum setting.
The Museum of Apoxyomenos in Mali Lošinj builds its visit around one extraordinary object: a bronze statue of an ancient athlete. Concentrating on a single work encourages closer observation than a hurried route past long rows of display cases.
Before reaching the sculpture, follow its story under the sea, recovery and conservation. Compare your first impressions of the face, hair and posture with the interpretation. Children might enjoy recalling three details afterwards rather than trying to remember every historical date.
This is a specific waterfront attraction rather than a general city guide. Allow roughly one to one and a half hours, followed by a relaxed pause on the quay. Use municipal parking and walk the final approach; groups should reserve their visit.
15 October–Easter: Tue–Sun 9–17, last entry 16. Easter–14 June and 16 September–14 October: Tue–Sun 10–18, last entry 17. 15 June–15 September: Tue–Sun 9–22, last entry 21. Closed Mondays; groups of 10 or more must book.
Easter–1 November: adults €15; ages 12–18/students and over-65s €10; family €25. 1 November–Easter: €12, €7 and €20 respectively. Under-12s free. Check the price list for family conditions and other concessions.
Museum visit; wheelchairs are permitted. Request staff assistance at least two working days ahead. No museum parking.
The suggested duration is an editorial allowance for an unhurried visit, not an official tour length. For a family outing, choose a few details to explore together and leave time for questions. Before travelling, check current hours, admission and booking arrangements on the official website linked below. Ask the operator about pushchairs, toilets and dog access; their availability is not confirmed in this guide. Follow signs and staff instructions at the site.
Information checked on 23 October 2026.
Photograph: Detail of the head of the Croatian Apoxyomenos. TimeTravelRome / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Original photograph and attribution. The web version is resized; thumbnails may be cropped. The photograph retains the stated licence.
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