Hrvatski pomorski muzej Split

About the museum

The Hrvatski pomorski muzej Split is a direct successor to various components of Split’s maritime museum tradition. The Pomorski muzej u Splitu was founded in 1925; later, maritime heritage was also cultivated in the Vojno-pomorski muzej u Splitu, alongside collections of underwater archaeology and a museum of shipbuilding at the Split shipyard. The owner and founder of today’s museum is the City of Split; the City Council adopted the formal decision to establish it in 1997.

The museum researches, collects, preserves and presents the tangible and intangible maritime heritage of the Croatian Adriatic coast, from prehistory to the present day. It is housed in the Tvrđava Gripe, a 17th-century monument and a uniquely well-preserved fortification in Split. In the courtyard are large exhibits, including the bow of the steamship “Bakar” and the gajeta “Perina” from 1857, one of the oldest vessels on the eastern Adriatic coast.

The permanent exhibition follows the development of ships and navigation from antiquity to the present, as well as merchant shipping, fishing and steamship navigation. The second part is devoted to naval history, from the Illyrian liburnians to naval battles in the Homeland War. A special place is held by the Battle of Vis of 1866 (Viški boj) and the torpedo collection in a separate hall, which displays the oldest surviving torpedo in the world, dating from 1866.

Highlights

• The oldest torpedo in the world, from 1866, and a torpedo collection in a separate hall
• The gajeta “Perina” from 1857 and the bow of the steamship “Bakar” in the fortress courtyard
• Collection of ship engines, including the first Croatian ship engines from the Split workshop “Rossi”
• Objects from the Battle of Vis of 1866 and models of historic ships
• Ancient anchors, amphorae and pithoi from the underwater finds collection

Permanent exhibition

• Stalni postav Hrvatskog pomorskog muzeja Split – The display shows the merchant and naval history of the Croatian Adriatic coast from antiquity to the modern era, with an outdoor display of vessels and a separate torpedo hall.

Founded

1997

Operated by

Grad Split

Admission & discounts

Free admission: On the first Sunday of the month, the ticket for everyone costs €0.70.

Holders of the SplitCard and the Mudrica receive a 50% discount. Free admission is also granted to members of ICOM and the Croatian Museum Society, journalists and tourist guides.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers children’s workshops and storytelling tours; the family ticket is valid for two adults and children.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with souvenirs; members of the CeliVita association receive lower prices for tickets and for purchases in the shop.

Events & venue rental

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