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Discover the works of Nature
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
Top attraction in Cavtat! Join a Guided Tour.
A MUST SEE IN CAVTAT
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.
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.
NUMBERS
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
75+
Paintings, sculptures and relic objects
TICKETS
Ways to attend the exhibition?
We have simple guidelines to help you get the best experience during your visit to Shell Museum Cavtat.
CHECK THE WEBSITE
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
VISIT OUR SOUVENIR SHOP
SCHEDULE
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
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 11-18y 3 EurChildren under 10 years free of charge, when accompanied by paying adult.
7 EUR/ 1 ticketGroup
Min. 5 pax, self guided
5 EUR/ 1 ticketFamily ticket
Parents with minors Self guided
14 EUR/ 1 family
SPECIALS
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.
DONATIONS
Restauration
Some of the paintings in our hosts exibition need a restauration. This painting from famous Croatian painter, Vlaho Bukovac in particular. It was damaged during the war and our aim this year is to collect funds to restore it. The goal is 2.400EUR. Donate as you can to make this happen.
DIORAMA OF HOLY TOMB
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 )
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
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
Sneak peek
Take a glance at this tiny part of our exibits.
TESTIMONIALS
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.
FAQ
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, but the visitors are welcome to use the one in Restaurant Posejdon situated 100m away.
What are the working hours?
Our working hours are:Monday - Saturday 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