It grew from a traveling exhibition revolving around the concept of failed relationships and their ruins. The museum features a diverse collection of objects, each representing a personal story of a past relationship, contributing to a broader narrative of human emotional experiences.
In , the museum saw more than , visitors, making it the 11th most visited museum in Croatia. Since its inception, the museum has toured 68 cities across 35 countries, including Tokyo , San Francisco, Berlin , Paris , London , and Shanghai. The traveling exhibits have played a vital role in expanding the collection and adding layers of social, cultural, and historical context to the narratives of heartbreak and separation.
The Museum's collection, built through community contributions, consists of approximately 3, objects donated by individuals from around the world and it is continually growing. Each item is a symbolic memento of a past relationship, accompanied by an anonymous story from the donor. The project is divided into several segments: [ 17 ]. The museum features a collection of donated items accompanied by personal stories, symbolizing themes of love and loss.
The Chiang Mai branch integrates the museum's global focus on human relationships with regional cultural elements, creating a space for introspection and emotional connection. This expansion reflects the museum's continued commitment to documenting and exploring the universal and diverse experiences of human relationships. The Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles opened its doors to the public on 4 June , and was located in the heart of Hollywood, with Alexis Hyde as the director.
During his stay in Zagreb, American lawyer John B. Quinn visited the Museum of Broken Relationships, and he liked it so much that he decided to start a cooperation with the founders of the museum.
