Archaeological Museum of Istria

Address: Carrarina ulica 3, 52100 Pula, Croatia
Phone: 052/ 351-300
E-mail: ured@ami-pula.hr

MBS: 03203727
OIB: 76185043859
žrn: 2340009-1117010668

Press Inquiries: pr@ami-pula.hr / luka.skabic@ami-pula.hr  

The Archaeological Museum of Istria in Pula (AMI) is a public institution of national importance that operates in Istra County and performs tasks related to the preservation, investigation, analysis, protection, and presentation of Istria's archaeological heritage from prehistory to the modern period. AMI safeguards the archaeological artefacts and monuments of Pula and Istria.

AMI Core Activities

  • Materials collection and protection: AMI systematically collects, processes, and preserves archaeological finds and documentation, and is active in the protection of monuments and sites through specialist and systematic archaeological investigation.
  • Restoration and Conservation: AMI performs restoration and conservation of archaeological objects made of various materials, such as ceramics, stone, metal, and glass, and prepares materials for exhibition and the permanent collection.
  • Presentation and exhibition: AMI organises exhibitions and events, and manages permanent and temporary displays in its galleries and satellite collections, including the C8 Gallery, the Temple of Augustus, and the Nesactium archaeological park.
  • Educational Activities: AMI affords particular attention to educational projects, workshops, lectures, and guided tours for visitors of all ages, with an emphasis on working with kindergartens, schools, and universities, and complementing school curricula.
  • Investigation and research: AMI performs specialist field investigation, archaeological surveys, prepares site protection reports, and collaborates with museum and research institutions in the country and abroad.
  • Digitalization and Documentation: AMI maintains extensive museum documentation and library activities and is intensively digitizing materials for electronic processing and storage.

Governing Bodies of the Museum

  • Governing Council: AMI's highest governing body. It has five members; three are appointed by the founder (Ministry of Culture), one is elected by the specialist staff from among their ranks, and one by all museum employees. The Governing Council adopts key decisions guiding museum operations.
  • Director: The director of the museum is responsible for overall operations and that operations are consistent with legislation, represents the museum, and administers all specialist and operational activities.
  • Expert Council: An advisory body to the director comprising a group of specialist museum staff and employees who provide recommendations on expert and specialist aspects of museum operations.

Ownership

The Republic of Croatia owns the museum and its assets. Administration operates under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and the founding rights based on legislation covering museums and public institutions. The museum is registered under the court register of public institutions and operates in Istra County. This structure ensures that museum operations are transparent, legal, and open to the public, under constant supervision of state authorities.