Conceptualised by Igor Mladinović of creative agency HEARTH thinking&doing, the mastermind behind the Museum of the Tie and La Štruk in Zagreb, the museum reflects years of dreaming and two years of work. The goal, as Mladinović states, is to make the Dalmatian dog unmistakably associated with Croatia, brand Dalmatia through its spotted namesake, and gift visitors memories that are as educational as they are charming.
Spotlight meets tradition
Inside, the museum dazzles with interactive exhibits on the breed’s origins, its roles alongside humans, and its place in pop culture, including in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. Real-life Dalmatian dogs Dalma and Tino roam the space, adding Instagrammability to the unique museum.
Why Šibenik?
Šibenik’s focus on family- and culture-oriented tourism, and its centuries-old canine traditions, like the 16th-century “Amor di cani” water bowl, made the city the perfect choice for the novel museum.
Learn more about the one-off museum here.
