This article is about the scientist and politician born 1824. For the politician born 1922, see Josip Torbar (politician, born 1889). For the politician born 1922, see Josip Torbar (politician, born 1922).

Josip Torbar (1824–1900) was a Croatian natural scientist, educator and politician.

Torbar was born in Krašić. He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1849. His scientific works spanned biology, geology, meteorology, and the history of science.

In 1866 Torbar became one of 12 original members of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts, and served as its chairman from 1890 until his death. He was a co-founder and the president of the Croatian Mountaineering Association.

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Academic offices
Preceded by Chairman of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts
1890–1900 		Succeeded by