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Discover the works of Nature

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Knowing is the key to caring, and with caring there is hope that people will be motivated to take positive actions. They might not care even if they know, but they can’t care if they are unaware.” #SylviaEarle

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A MUST SEE IN CAVTAT

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Meet the World of Mollusca

We are honoured to present you our private collection of sea shells Glossus Humanus. We are a family of divers, travelers and great admirers of the sea. Our collection started as a decoration for nursery room for our kids and now counts over 3500 different species from all oceans of the world. As our collection increased over years and as the biodiversity decreases daily we felt obliged to offer our treasure to public and spread admiration we have for marine life and its preservation. In just one year we have become a top attraction in Cavtat, a simple must see, especialy for families with kids. Our museum is funded only by our own achivements so we can't thank you enough for your support in our quest to be the best advocates of the sea. 

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The space where our collection found it's new home is a gem in Cavtat, a part of the parish church framed by valuable collection of paintings, sculptures and church liturgical dishes, magical Pinakoteka.

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No.1 Museum in Cavtat

You can see 1% of all marine molluscs right here, in Shell Museum Cavtat.

1500

different species of marine gastropods

1000

different speices of marine bivalves

3000+

Exhibit items overall

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75+

Paintings, sculptures and relic objects

TICKETS

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Ways to attend the exhibition?

We have simple guidelines to help you get the best experience during your visit to Shell Museum Cavtat.

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We would love to be able to guide each and every guest trught the exhibition but unfortunately that is impossible. Therefore, we have prepared free AUDIO guides on this site which might be handy when you explore on your own. Another option is to book a guided tour in advance, which ensures you will have our full attention and museum just for yourself. Third option is to join us daily at 11:00 AM when we do a free guided tour for all visitors who purchase their ticket before 10:50AM.So carefully study this website and select the tour that suits you the best by the date and time.
Guided tours are bookable only on this site at least 24 hours in advance.

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BOOK A TOUR IN ADVANCE

I WANT TO EXPLORE ON MY OWN

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SCHEDULE

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Book a Tour Guide

You prefer personal approach? Remember to choose the preferred tour when buying a ticket.

  • Tour for Adult Group

    Up to 12 people

    On demand

    Not interested in technology? Let us be your guides. Museum closes for other visitors during the tour.

    40 EUR

    The duration is 45min.

  • Family Tour

    For parents with kids

    On demand

    Fun and educational

    20 EUR

    Duration 30min, small gift for kids included

  • School and preschool visits


    October to May

    Themes adjusted to the age of visitors

    PLEASE CONTACT US FOR QUOTATION

    Pre-registration is required, please use any of our contact forms

ADMISSION FEE

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Choose your ticket

In addition to the guided tour ticket, you need to pay for the admission to the museum itself. We have three options for your convenience.

  • Basic

    Admission, self guidedAdult 7 EURSeniors 65+ 5 Eur Students 18+ 5 EurYouth 12-18y 3 EurChildren under 11 years free of charge, when accompanied by paying adult.

    7 EUR/ 1 ticket
  • Group

    Min. 5 pax, self guided

    5 EUR/ 1 ticket
  • Family ticket

    Parents with minors Self guided

    14 EUR/ 1 family

SPECIALS

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AUDIO guides

We try our best to make the voyage of discovery as interesting as possible both for adults and kids. Lets try our DIY audio guides. Please note we don't provide headphones. Please check some of the offered topics and learn something new about these amazing creatures.

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    A Welcoming Word from the Authors

    Nebojsa i Ines Miljan Popovic

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    A Beginners Introduction to Molluscs

    For kids, big and small

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    Amazing Molluscan Facts

    And a bit of trivia, too...

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    Uses of Shell-Bearing Molluscs

     Past, Present & Future

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    About Pearls

    Was It A Speck Of Sand That Turned Into A Pearl?

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    A Guide to the Pinakothek

    The most significant artworks

DONATIONS

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Support Art Restauration


















Dear Visitors,
Your generous donations help us preserve and restore paintings from our host's exhibition. Every contribution makes a difference in maintaining the beauty and integrity of the collection. Our goal is to have one paining restored every year. Thank you!
Thank you for your support!

DIORAMA OF HOLY TOMB

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Pinakoteke treasures a unique gift donated to the Cavtat parish curch of St. Nicolas, in 1902, by Vlaho Bukovac.Bukovac shares his excitement in his autobiography: "Something completely new!" This scenography composed of 5 stage sets was put in the sanctuary of the parish curch during the Easter time...

GLOSSUS HUMANUS( humans heart )

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We created this family project from our hearts, which means we’re funded only by our own achievements. We hope our message will reach your hearts!The better we perform, the more we can fulfill our mission statement of inspiring youth to be proactive steward of the environment

OUR SOUVENIRS

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A new line of handmade shell jewlery made from ethicaly collected shells from Adriatic sea. Made with loads of love and patience:-)Wall Art - photography, framed sea urchins, summer shadowboxes

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GALLERY

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Sneak peek

Take a glance at this tiny part of our exibits.

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TESTIMONIALS

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We love your impressions

Your feedback motivates us to get better. We are always glad to receive your feedback on any social platforms or in our book of impressions.

5/5 on Tripadvisor

Well worth a visitWe were given a tour of the shell museum by the owner who was very passionate and knowledgeableabout the collection. It was very interesting and beautiful. I would highly recommend a visit.

Sep 20, 2022

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Pauline R

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5/5 on Google

Really loved our visit to this exquisite museum. The thousands of beautiful shells come from all corners of the globe. Collected and curated as a labour of love by one family, it is an absolute gem and a real reminder of what is at stake if we don't protect and love our seas. Stunning. Can't recommend highly enough.

Sep 20, 2022

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Allie Wrixon

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FAQ

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Frequently asked questions

Please read this section carefully, it reflects the most common problems which our visitors face. If you still have questions, you can ask us directly.

Information about us

  • Where is the central entrance of the museum?

    The central entrance is located just a few steps away from the St. Nicolas Church

  • Is there a toilet in the museum?

    The building has no toilets, public toilets are situated 200m away from the museum.

  • What are the working hours?

    Our working hours are:Monday - Sunday 10-16hIn Winter we are open upon your request, please call to make appointment +38598618945

  • Are there any restrictions for visits?

    Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair acess to the premisses

Information about guided tours

  • Are there any tours for kids?

    You can book a family tour in advance. It's a specially designed tour for families with small children.

  • Can I make photos or videos?

    It's allowed to take photos but without flash. We have prepared a few attractive shells just for photo purposes.

  • Can I buy the tickets directly at the museum?

    Ofcourse, just the guided tours need to be booked in advance.

  • Can I return the purchased tickets?

    No, you can't return the purchased tickets, but you can hand or sell them to somebody, as they are not individual and don't contain your name.

Contacts

LOCATION

GLOSSUS HUMANUSShell Museum Cavtat

St. Nicholas Street 6Cavtat, 20210, Croatia

+385 98 618945

info@shellmuseumcavtat.com