The building stands on the site of a former medieval palace that was converted into a Jesuit monastery in the 17th century.
The gallery is named after Juraj Julije Klović, a 16th-century Croatian miniaturist and illuminator often referred to as the 'Michelangelo of miniature painting'.
During the early 20th century, the premises served as a public school before being adapted for art exhibition use.
The interior courtyard serves as an open-air venue for summer music concerts and performances during the warmer months.
The gallery's massive walls are constructed with thick stone masonry, which naturally maintains a stable temperature for protecting sensitive artworks.
Klovićevi Dvori Gallery is housed within a former 17th-century Jesuit monastery located in the historic Upper Town of Zagreb. The institution functions primarily as a venue for large-scale temporary international and domestic art exhibitions rather than maintaining a permanent collection. Its architecture preserves the original cloistered courtyard and vaulted stone corridors typical of Baroque religious structures. The gallery spans multiple levels and provides extensive exhibition space capable of hosting complex multimedia installations and historical retrospectives. It is one of the largest exhibition spaces in Croatia and remains a central node for the city's cultural programming.
The internal vaulted stone courtyard or the balcony overlooking the red-tiled roofs of the Lower Town.
Check the official website exhibition calendar before arriving, as the gallery may be partially or fully closed during the installation phases between major shows.
The museum shop offers high-quality exhibition catalogs that are often the only comprehensive printed records of the temporary shows hosted there.
Combine your visit with a walk through the adjacent Gradec plateau, which offers clear views over the Zagreb Cathedral and the Lower Town.
Do not expect to see a permanent collection or the same exhibits year-round; the programming changes entirely every few months.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume; flash photography is generally prohibited in the gallery halls.
