A new museum, the Poljud Museum and interpretation centre, the Hajduk Interpretation Centre has opened beneath the eastern stand of Poljud Stadium on Thursday, the 21st of February. Using interactive interpretive elements, three floors have been designed that will present the several centuries-old story of the history of Split’s sports and Hajduk, as well as, an exclusive overview of the Poljud stadium.
The first topics ‘Idea and Genesis’ and ‘A Brief Overview of the History of Split Sports’, will familiarize visitors with Split’s sporting beginnings, the most prominent athletes from the beginning of times and the journey of significant historical moments, trophies and sports.
After being introduced to the complex history of sports, visitors are introduced to the ‘Outside View’ theme that portrays the relationship that existed between the fans and the club. It also presents a narrative of the city’s particular stance towards sports. Moreover, to understand the deep relationship between Split and Hajduk, the visitors are presented with how Split’s citizens used to honour record-breaking achievements and arrange magnificent celebrations for their athletes.
Visitors are able to view the relationship and its features through the ‘Inside view’ theme, which provides first-hand stories of fans who express their love for Hajduk and what impact the club has had in their lives. The stories complete the second floor of the setup.
In its entirety, the first floor is used to portray Hajduk’s history. Visitors will be provided with a glimpse of the club’s centuries-old history and the most respected sports figures – starting from the founders to the coaches and players through ‘Hajduk 1911 to today’. The appearance of the Torcida fan group – also an important part of Hajduk, is also accounted for. The accounts will be situated on individual visual platforms that go along with the decades.
Following the presentation of the club’s history, the visitors will be led into the basement, which is display area arrangement. In the area, the theme ‘The Museum of Poljud’ depicts the foundation of the idea and the formation of the Poljud Stadium comprised of its basic features. This area is constructed as a 9D theatre.
The basement also consists of a corridor that visitors can use to enter the eastern stand or even visit the stadium and club rooms with prior approval. Visitors are able to document their Hajduk and Split experience, or even leave a note on a Hajduk match. This content will be displayed through one of the screens located in the facility.
Additional facilities include a souvenir shop, multipurpose ballrooms for different exhibitions, lectures and games and a beer tasting room. The Poljud Museum and Hajduk Interpretation Centre serves to be a state-of-the-art centre through which interactive elements illustrate the unique plot of Hajduk and the Split club.
