Things to do in Dalmatia, Croatia: The Best Museums

April 25, 2022 Alice Mieles

^ Dalmatia is not an official subdivision of the Republic of Croatia; it constitutes a historical region only.
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1. Galerija Juraj Dalmatinac

Don Krste Stosica 14, Sibenik 22000 Croatia +385 91 287 9925 [email protected] http://www.galerijajurajdalmatinac.com
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Galerija Juraj Dalmatinac

2. Bavul art

Vladimira Nazora 58/1, Vis, Island of Vis 21480 Croatia +385 21 712 043 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Bavul art

3. Muzej Riba i Rakova

Ul. fra Filipa Grabovca 13, Makarska 21300 Croatia +385 21 611 733
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Muzej Riba i Rakova

4. The Museum of Historical Vehicles and Industrial Heritage

Put Sv. Jere 2, Skradin 22222 Croatia +385 98 231 673 http://www.facebook.com/pg/Scardona-Park-Skradin-Croatia-1572584399437754/photos/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

The Museum of Historical Vehicles and Industrial Heritage

5. Red History Museum

Ulica Svetog Kriza 3, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia +385 97 680 7625 [email protected] http://www.redhistorymuseum.com/
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5.0 based on 244 reviews

Red History Museum

Red History Museum is a newly opened unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia - a very different time in Croatian history. Using new and old technologies in a 300 square meter space, visitors can now explore and experience what it was like under the Yugoslav regime. Dive into the art, design, politics, secret agencies and the way of the Non-Aligned. Listen to the greatest hits of the time, witness history coming to life and learn the real life stories of people living under the watchful eye of the Communist party.

6. Vlaho Bukovac House

Bukovceva 5, Cavtat, Konavle Croatia +385 20 478 646 http://www.kuca-bukovac.hr/
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Vlaho Bukovac House

Reviewed By D6836YOchristopherb - Liverpool, United Kingdom

This is an amazing display of great art in a congenial environment. The curators are very well informed and welcoming.

7. War Photo Limited

Antuninska 6, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia +385 20 322 166 [email protected] http://www.warphotoltd.com
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4.5 based on 1,435 reviews

War Photo Limited

War Photo Limited is an exhibition centre of war and conflict photojournalism situated inside Dubrovnik's historic old city, spread over 2 floors the 350m2 (3800 sq ft) displays photographic exhibits by world renown photojournalists covering recent and ongoing regional and global conflicts. It is the intent of War Photo Limited to educate the public in the field of war photography, to expose the myth of war and the intoxication of war, to let people see war as it is, raw, venal, frightening, by focusing on how war inflicts injustices on innocents and combatants alike.

Reviewed By MadanGopalM - Bengaluru, India

I visited this rate and unusual Museum that displays photographic exhibits by renowned photojournalists who covered recent and earlier regional and global conflicts. It's commendable that these photographers risking their lives and career captured such traumatic and frightening images from remote areas to sensitize the world about the futility and meaningless injustices that happened and continue to happen in this insane world. There is permanent exhibition of iconic images titled The End of Yugoslavia , photographs by Alfred Yaghobzadeh from Iran-Iraq war, special images and narration from Tim Page from NAM conflict. This is a must visit for any traveller who could understand how wars and violent conflicts lead too unimaginable human agony and why world deserve peace. There is admission ticket and photography is allowed inside.The brochure in english is quite informative. Located at the entrance of Antuninska in a lane at main street Stradan, not to be missed.

8. Galerija Mestrovic

Setaliste Ivana Mestrovica 46, Split 21000 Croatia +385 21 340 803 [email protected] http://www.mestrovic.hr/muzeji/galerija-mestrovic/galerija-mestrovic.html
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4.5 based on 496 reviews

Galerija Mestrovic

Galerija Meštrović houses the masterpieces of Ivan Meštrović carved in marble, bronze and wood. The house was built based on Meštrović's design (1931 - 1939), and was intended to be his family summer residence, working studio and exhibition space. It is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden which, with its bronze sculptures and the view of the sea and of central Dalmatian islands makes a unique example of landscape architecture.

Reviewed By IN_Travelers47906 - West Lafayette, United States

Before going, you want to check to make sure the gallery will be open. If you walk, you will probably need 45-50 minutes to reach the Gallery from Diocletian’s Palace (as an example of a starting point). It is a pleasant walk, although slightly uphill at the end. If the temperature and humidity are oppressive you may want to consider public transportation. I am no help there, since I walked in May when the weather was very pleasant. However, you get there, if you appreciate art and artists, the trip will be well worth your time. His work (mostly bronze and marble statues) is remarkable. You can anticipate perhaps 1 hour in the gallery. After that you will want to take the 10-minute walk down and across the road to visit his chapel, which includes a lovely courtyard and large wood bas-relief carvings Mestrovic created to line the walls of his chapel. The walk to the chapel and your time there will probably take around 45 minutes total. So, with the walk to the gallery, time at the gallery and time at the chapel, you can probably count on 3 hours total. If you are adventuresome, we followed the shoreline from the chapel back into Split. It was about an hour walk back, but it was a pleasant surprise on a beautiful day. The path first passes through a small park with a public ocean swimming area, then past an Olympic swimming facility, through more park and then to the Split Marina. The views of Split from the marina are spectacular. I honestly had never heard of Ivan Meštrović prior to our 3-week trip through Croatia, but, having now been there, I have a true appreciation for the man’s art and his importance to the country of Croatia. Although the Gallery and Chapel are the places to see the largest collections of his work, other works are literally found throughout the country. So, if you plan to travel elsewhere in Croatia beyond Split, stay alert for his name and his works.

9. Archaeological Museum Zadar

Trg Opatice Chike 1 Trg opatice Cike 1, Zadar 23000 Croatia +385 23 250 516 http://amzd.hr/en/
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Archaeological Museum Zadar

Reviewed By Keggles2013 - Mandurah, Australia

Leaned a lot in this well appointed museum. A wonderful respite from the heat outside. Pleasantly surprised by this unexpected treasure trove.

10. Froggyland

Kralja Tomislava 5, Split 21000 Croatia +385 98 264 373 [email protected] http://www.froggyland.net
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4.5 based on 609 reviews

Froggyland

Dear visitor, we are pleased to announce that Froggyland is opening on 07/05/2021. We are looking forward to your visit.

Reviewed By Animals999

Absolutely fantastic experience - went in the evening so had place to ourselves, was only a 20-30 minute trip but for the price was completely worth it. The most unique and enjoyment museum I have every been in, as well as learning informative information on the history of the stuffed frogs and their taxidermy! Completely recommend to all if you want a laugh and to learn something new

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