The Museum of modern art in Rijeka is a specialized Agency, created in order to acquaint residents and visitors with new trends in art. Not surprisingly, all the Museum associated with contemporary art and new ways of expression in it.

The Museum was founded after the Second world war at the Gallery of fine art. In 1962, the institution was renamed the Museum of modern art independent Croatia. In 1999, the Museum becomes the epicenter of the artistic life of Rijeka.

The Museum staff systematically collect, restore and make available to the public works of XIX-XX centuries. In addition, there are many working to systematize materials and theoretical side of the question (the Museum staff has written a large number of scientific works).

In addition to permanent and temporary exhibitions the Museum hosts lectures, seminars, and services for the provision of information for curators, as well as published publications on the profile of the Museum.

Today the Museum has more than 8000 exhibits, which are divided into 10 collections. Here are paintings, sculpture, photography, video and cinematography, drawings, prints, posters, etc. In their work, the Museum actively uses modern technology that makes it very popular among citizens and guests of the city.