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Maritime Museum

Old Town
Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Maritime museum showcasing nautical relics & educational exhibits on the history of local seafaring.via Google

Located inside St. John's Fortress, this museum showcases the city's history as a major maritime trading power with model ships, navigation instruments, and flags.

Good to know
€€, allow 1 hour. Quiet and cool during hot afternoons.

Reviews from Google

Dam P2 weeks ago
A wonderful small maritime museum that offers a fascinating look into local maritime history. The exhibits are well organized, informative, and provide great historical insight. The museum is also very clean and well maintained, making it a pleasant place to explore. A great stop for anyone interested in maritime heritage and history.
John Leaver2 months ago
Finally a museum that actually has information displayed about what you're looking at. Interesting to learn about the importance of ship building to Dubrovnik over the year. If only they could make catamaran ferries that stay level in choppy waters! Museum entrance is up some steps just after the coffee shop.
Lütfü Hamit Canseven8 months ago
Located within St. John’s Fort, the Maritime Museum is a nice and interesting way to spend a quick 30 to 45 minutes exploring Dubrovnik's rich seafaring history. It provides solid context about the city's importance as a naval power. Best of all, entry is included within the Dubrovnik Pass, making it a convenient stop if you are already touring the City Walls. Worth a visit if you have the Pass.
Zdravko Kolev9 months ago
The Maritime Museum was a very interesting stop during our walk along the city walls. It’s a great place to pause, rest, and dive into Dubrovnik’s history, not just its seafaring achievements and merchant tales, but also the city’s broader past. The exhibits are well presented, and the location inside St. John’s Fortress adds even more atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting if you want both a break from the walls and a deeper understanding of Dubrovnik.
V V2 weeks ago
This is the best museum you can visit with the Dubrovnik Pass. Great storytelling, thoughtful design, and an excellent collection of artifacts. It brings Dubrovnik’s maritime history to life in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow.
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