New Scientist's Feedback column has spent years hunting for delightfully obscure science-themed attractions. That search may have reached its peak, the column reports, with the discovery of two museums in Zagreb, Croatia. The museums are described as excellent examples of the kind of hyper-specialised science tourism the column has been chasing.
What makes these museums stand out is their sheer specificity, according to the article. Rather than broad science centres, they appear to focus on narrow, quirky subjects that reward the curious traveller. The column does not name the museums or their exhibits, but it presents them as the culmination of its long-running quest.
The finding suggests that the most memorable science tourism is not always about grand, famous institutions. Sometimes the deepest appeal lies in tiny, focused collections that celebrate the odd corners of scientific inquiry. For fans of the genre, Zagreb may now be a required stop.