Muzej betinske drvene brodogradnje
Museum on the island of Murter preserves the knowledge of Betina’s boatbuilders and ethnographic material in a stone complex in the middle of Betina.
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About the museum
The Muzej betinske drvene brodogradnje (Museum of Wooden Boatbuilding in Betina) opened in the centre of Betina on the island of Murter, in the protected cultural-historical unit of the place. Betina was founded in the second half of the 15th century and is first mentioned in documents in 1478. From the beginning, the residents of Betina and Murter were farmers and herders with estates on the Kornati, at Vransko jezero (Lake Vrana) and on other islands, so boats were essential to them, and wooden boatbuilding became an important craft.
The museum is housed in a stone complex of two buildings connected by an old terrace paved with brick, as in the 19th century. The most valuable part is the old slar (balatura), a typical Dalmatian example from the Baroque period to the early 20th century. The façade with its triangular gable is typical of houses in old rural ensembles, and the building is an example of successful modern revitalisation of traditional architecture.
The holdings include 406 objects from the fields of boatbuilding, fishing, agriculture and everyday life, displayed on around 250 square metres in five rooms and a two-storey gallery. The south-eastern part shows scenes from life in which the boat is always present, and the north-western part is devoted to boatbuilding skills, with a modern boatbuilding workshop. The museum also organises workshops, visits to shipyards and educational sailing trips, which is why it is also known as the “museum outside the walls” (muzej izvan zidova).
Highlights
- Boatbuilding workshop with tools for rough and fine woodworking
- Multimedia screen built into the original boatbuilder’s workbench, where visitors assemble their own boat
- Installation of a mast and lateen rig (lantina) with an original sail on the mezzanine of the courtyard
- Votive chapel of St Joseph, patron saint of woodworkers, in the courtyard
- Children’s corner with a touch screen for assembling the structure of a boat
Permanent exhibition
- Stalni postav Muzeja betinske drvene brodogradnje – The display in five rooms and a two-storey gallery presents boatbuilding knowledge and tools, fishing, and the everyday life of Betina and Murter, with multimedia content.
- Founded
- 2015
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | –Children up to 7 years and pre-school children enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €5Pensioners pay the reduced admission. |
| Students & apprentices | €5Pupils and students pay the reduced admission. |
| Groups (20+ people) | –A 20% discount on the admission price is granted for groups of at least 20 people. |
| Specialist guided tour through the permanent display (group of up to 50 people) | €15By prior notice; one accompanying person free of charge for a group of up to 25 people, two for a group of up to 50 people. |
| Specialist guided tour outside the museum, sightseeing of the place (group of up to 50 people) | €15Notice required. |
| Specialist guided tour in English or Italian (group of up to 50 people) | €20Notice required. |
Tickets are free for tourist guides and accompanying persons of organised groups, and for members of ICOM and museum societies. The audio guide is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
In the courtyard there is a children’s corner with a touch screen, where children learn to assemble the structure of a boat while playing; the museum also offers workshops and educational sailing trips.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN, DE, IT) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group visits must be announced at least five days in advance. Workshops, visits to shipyards and educational sailing trips are arranged separately by email (muzej@mbdb.hr) or by mobile phone on +385 98 646 648. |
