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The collection of musical instruments from the holdings of the Museum of Arts and Crafts is the only complete collection of this type in the museums of Zagreb, and also the most important such collection in Croatia. Within that collection is a modest but diverse group of keyboard instruments: a clavichord, three square pianos, a portable travel piano, fortepiano, positive, physharmonica, harmonium, an upright piano, two pianonos, and five pianos. Because of the lack of space, some instruments are located in the furniture depot. The instruments date from the second half of the 18th century until the turn from the 19th to the 20th century. Most of them originate from Austria, largely Vienna, thus confirming its musical influence on Zagreb. The paper gives a description of these instruments and attempts to find their place in the historical and social context since their owners mostly belonged to the citizenry, some of them having earned a prominent place in the cultural and artistic life of Zagreb and Croatia. Economically well-situated, they regularly cherished home music-making and, thanks to their music education, were able to play themselves. Some of the exhibited instruments are in poor condition. They would reach their full value and beauty only if they were restored and well tuned, so their repair is necessary. At least one part of the instruments, especially those that are well preserved, should be made playable because that is their primary and undeniable function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]