At a time when everyday life feels increasingly fast, serious, and demanding, Andrea Golubić decided to place laughter at the center of the experience.
In this in-depth interview, the founder of Zagreb’s Museum of Laughter, HaHaHouse, shares how a simple observation about the loss of spontaneity and joy grew into one of the city’s most original cultural spaces. She speaks about the three-year journey from idea to opening, the challenges of launching an unconventional project, and the careful design of a museum dedicated entirely to humor, play, and emotional release.
Andrea also reflects on humor as a universal language that transcends borders, generations, and cultures, revealing how visitors from around the world experience laughter in remarkably similar ways. From interactive exhibits and unexpected moments of connection to stories of love, surprise, and rediscovered playfulness, this interview offers a warm and inspiring look at how creativity, courage, and joy can transform both spaces and people.
Photo: HahaHouse, Lukša Marotti
Loreta, OLS Community Manager – Croatian