The Museum Documentation Centre

Muzejski dokumentacijski centar – The Museum Documentation Centre (MDC) is the main institution for the museum sector in Croatia.

The MDC was established in 1955 as the documentation, information and communication node of the Croatian museum network. MDC participates in the development of the Croatian and international museum community through its documentation, information and advisory work, and through its museum research and educational, publication, library and exhibition activities.

The activities of MDC include the following:

Collection and dissemination of data and information about museums
Promotion of museum activities and their achievements in the community at large
Promotion and development of museum related professions
Dissemination of information concerning museums’ related practices through the publication of professional journals and publications
Promotion of professional standards and the development of the museum profession through professional training and permanent education programmes
Computerisation and the implementation of new technologies
Promotion of the cooperation of Croatian museums with national and European heritage institutions
Elaboration of proposals concerning museum laws and regulations
Preservation of knowledge about the history of museums and galleries in Croatia