Maritime Museum

Located within St. John’s Fort, the Maritime Museum is a nice and interesting way to spend a quick 30 to 45 minutes exploring Dubrovnik's rich seafaring history. It provides solid context about the city's importance as a naval power. Best of all, entry is included within the Dubrovnik Pass, making it a convenient stop if you are already touring the City Walls. Worth a visit if you have the Pass.

The Maritime Museum was a very interesting stop during our walk along the city walls. It’s a great place to pause, rest, and dive into Dubrovnik’s history, not just its seafaring achievements and merchant tales, but also the city’s broader past. The exhibits are well presented, and the location inside St. John’s Fortress adds even more atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting if you want both a break from the walls and a deeper understanding of Dubrovnik.

There is so much to do and see in Dubrovnik and the area but if you have any interest in the history of the area or seafaring history you need to stop in this small museum. We were in Dubrovnik for a day and so we didn't buy any pass or make specific plans. We came across the museum by accident and decided to go in and are glad we did. There are just a few rooms but the exhibits are of good or excellent quality. All the exhibits have an explanation in English (unlike some places we went in Croatia). There are collections of artifacts grouped by type so you'll encounter several sextants and other navigational tools together. The building itself is of interest build on the city walls. Outside the entrance you'll encounter some cannons pointing over the harbor and a very large anchor. Inside you'll be able to see the harbor through windows and port holes. The first floor has small rooms with older artifacts and revealing the oldest knows aspects of the region. Upstairs are displays of more recent seafaring events and objects. If you enjoy replicas of sailing ships you will enjoy the numerous models on the upper floor. There is a plaque that describes the ship, it's use and history. One of the display maps I didn't expect to appreciate so much showed in simple yet detailed display the trading routes and the role Dubrovnik played in connecting the Mediterranean world and beyond.

Small but lovely, good history overview. Don't forget to go to the second floor for the more recent history and a small kids section. There is a bathroom on the main floor too which is handy as I would say this is the midnpointld the walk along the wall. It is included in the price of the wall entry.

This was included within the Dubrovnik Pass otherwise I would probably not seek it out to visit. It's quite small, one long room, however the Maritime museum in Split is actually far superior. Whilst there is plenty of information to read about Dubrovnik's seafaring past, there aren't that many physical exhibits. A number of items are displayed recovered from shipwrecks under the sea. I did like the collection of old atlases and interesting to see the trade routes used for different commodities. Visit if you have a three or seven day Dubrovnik pass as it's included.

This maritime museum was a pleasant surprise. For €10, we gained access not only to this site but to nine other museums as well—great value, though it’s unclear if that was the regular deal or due to a printer issue on the day we visited. The collection spans two levels and includes a range of maritime artefacts, old paintings, navigational tools, and ship models—plenty to explore if you're interested in naval history. The upstairs area also features a children’s play section, which is a thoughtful touch for families. Staff were polite, and although the printer was down, one of the attendants made the effort to find us later and hand us our printed tickets, which we appreciated. One concern: near the children’s play area upstairs, we noticed a large open window with no safety barrier or stopper. It felt unsafe, especially with young kids nearby. Hopefully this gets addressed. Overall, a place with interesting exhibits and good value, especially if you’re planning to check out other museums in Dubrovnik.

My teenage son is a big fan of model ships and naval history - he loved this museum and got a real sense of the history in this part of the world. He said afterwards that he wished he could go back in time and be a merchant, with a ship in this port, trading spices etc. I’ve rarely seen him so enthusiastic about anything! Highly recommend this museum for history fans! €10 for adults, €7 for kids. You can visit this museum without paying for a ticket to the walls.

The Dubrovnik Maritime Museum is a little small, but full of interest artifacts, models of historic boats and plaques that outline the fascinating history of the Republic of Dubrovnik. I learned a lot about the history of a republic I think is often over shadowed by the Venetian Republic that it shared a sea with.