Zagreb’s Mimar Museum is hosting a unique multimedia pavilion titled “Croatia 2074 – A Look into the Future”, designed to explore possible scenarios for Croatia’s development over the next 50 years. Created in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Croatia osiguranje, the country’s largest and oldest insurance company, the pavilion encourages visitors to reflect on the idea that the future is shaped by today’s choices and actions. The goal is to inspire the public to actively think about how to ensure an optimistic rather than pessimistic future for Croatia in 2074.
The pavilion, located on Roosevelt Square in front of the Mimar Museum, will be open to the public from September 10 to October 10. During this time, visitors can explore the exhibit daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with free entry for all.
A Glimpse into Croatia’s Future
The exhibition offers a forward-looking perspective through pessimistic, realistic, and optimistic scenarios, covering areas such as international relations, demographic trends, the ecosystem, the economy, and culture and entertainment. These scenarios were developed by approximately 30 leading Croatian scientists, experts, and artists, and are presented in the pavilion through a series of engaging films. The content provides visitors with a visual journey into possible versions of Croatia’s future.
Speaking at the media presentation of the pavilion, Davor Tomašković, President of the Management Board of Croatia osiguranje, emphasized that the exhibition is less about the country’s past and more about its future. “We have analyzed facts and trends with leading Croatian scientists, artists, and designers. In the pavilion, you will see an advanced and innovative Croatia, but also a Croatia full of problems that we have not yet begun to solve. This exhibition is an invitation to think about the kind of Croatia we want and how to create it.”
Analyzing Croatia’s Future
The pavilion brings together a diverse group of contributors, including academician Igor Rudan, astronomer and futurologist Korado Korlević, and university professors such as Goran Bandov, Robert Mikac, Velimir Srića, and Kristijan Kotarski. Scientists like Iva Tolić from the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Damir Krešić, director of the Institute for Tourism, and Marija Šilje, director of the Water Institute, also played a pivotal role. The pavilion’s artistic contributions include works by the famous composer Matej Meštrović, as well as participation from notable figures like Ivica Kostelić, a legend of Croatian skiing.
The exhibition raises provocative questions about Croatia’s future, such as: Will Croatia remain a desirable country to live in? Will it continue to be rich in strategic resources like water? What role will Croatia play in military-security alliances? How will technological advances impact daily life—will robots perform surgeries? What will a typical Croat look like in 2074? These are just some of the many questions posed to visitors as they explore this interactive and forward-thinking exhibit.
Visit the Pavilion
The “Croatia 2074” multimedia pavilion will be open until October 10, providing the public with an opportunity to reflect on what the future may hold for Croatia. Located at Rooseveltov trg 5, in front of the Mimar Museum, the exhibition is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with free entrance.
This engaging pavilion aims to stimulate conversations and inspire action toward building a brighter future for Croatia, encouraging visitors to take an active role in shaping the path to 2074.
