Prirodoslovni muzej Metković

About the museum

The foundation of today’s museum is the Ornithological Collection, the legacy of the ornithologist Dragutin Rucner. In autumn 1947 Rucner first came to the Neretva valley and met members of the Metković Hunting Association. Out of a shared love of birds, the idea arose of a collection that would show the public the wealth of the bird world of the lower course of the river. The hunting association provided funds for researching the avifauna, and in return specimens were prepared for the collection. The research lasted through all seasons from 1948 to 1953, and the Ornithological Collection opened to the public in 1952 in the premises of the hunting association with 240 bird specimens.

The present permanent exhibition, designed by museologist Dr Nikola Tvrtković and realised by staff of the Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzej (Croatian Natural History Museum) in Zagreb, shows the nature of the Neretva valley using panels, three-dimensional habitat dioramas, stuffed animals and multimedia. It is arranged in five rooms in a circular layout.

The first room is devoted to the geological and biospeleological features of the delta, including a 3D model of a cave. Rooms two to four present dioramas of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, bird migration, and the sounds of birds and amphibians. The fifth room tells the story of biodiversity protection and bird ringing. The exit from the third room leads into the museum garden, with bird boxes and an insect hotel.

Highlights

• More than 340 bird specimens in one place
• Dioramas of the aquatic and terrestrial habitats of the Neretva delta
• 3D model of a cave and interactive map of speleological sites
• Sounds of birds and amphibians, and short films
• Museum garden with bird boxes and an insect hotel

Permanent exhibition

• Stalni postav Prirodoslovnog muzeja Metković – Five rooms on the geology and speleology of the delta, the habitats and animal world of the Neretva valley, bird migration and the protection of biodiversity.

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible to people with disabilities and to people who have difficulty with stairs; to arrange an escort, prior booking is mandatory on 020 690 673 or at muzej@pmm.hr.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

The display ends with short films and quizzes for children; guided tour for children €7.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Museum garden with native vegetation.

Events & venue rental

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