From slaughterhouse to cinema — a town rebuilding itself
1896Town slaughterhouse
A building that later becomes the “Laura” Youth Centre.
Krsto Hegedušić is born
Petrinja painter whose Master Workshop shaped Croatian art.
1987The Gallery opens
A memorial space devoted to Hegedušić.
1996The collection lives again
The collection is restored with 37 donated works.
The earthquake
A devastating earthquake badly damaged the town. The Youth Centre bears the name of Laura Cvijić, its youngest victim.
DanasThe restored Croatian House
1,700 m², two halls and 345 new seats.







