Muzej otoka Brača

Very interesting museum about the island of Brac. The museum curator was absolutely fascinating and her presentation was fantastic. She even helped us look up some old family names in a book she had. So friendly and welcoming.

We left dissapointed, might be the worst museum we visited in Croatia in the last few years. Main problem is it lacks in both storytelling and multimedia. Storytelling is nonexistent, multimedia was not working. Lacking in vision and content, very small and uninformative. Here and there you can find A4 papers taped to a wall with random sticky tape that looks like it will fall off anytime now. There is so much potential in Brač's history (various cultures, wars, pirates, shipowners, immigration, etc.), and they show you a random shovel from 20th century. To be fair there are some interesting pictures and stories about sheephearding (from 2015 Night of Museums event). Only thing worth seeing is the Škrip panorama - museum building itself, viewpoint, old castle and church nearby which are all very cool and beautiful.

Most things are from 19th-20th century apart from one room with Roman and Prehistoric remnants. No English speaking guide. The price is 5€ for adults, 3€ for students over 14 years old and 2€ for kids up to 14 years old

Skrip, Brac’s oldest settlement, stretching back approximately 3,000 years, crowns the Island of Brac in Croatia. Its Parish Church of St. Helen of the Cross, Kastel Cerineo, and the Muzej otoka Braca embody its religious, financial, artistic, and cultural heritage.. The island’s history is marked by frequent changes in rulership. Before Roman conquest, Illyrian tribes settled at a safe distance above Brac’s seafronts, where pirates were known to disrupt and destroy vulnerable inhabitants. However, the Illyrians were not always innocent victims as they themselves were often guilty of pillaging and disrupting peace. After the decline of the Roman Empire, the region experienced various changes: Slavic settlement, periods of Byzantine, Hungarian, Venetian, Austrian/Austro-Hungarian, and French rule during the Napoleonic Wars. In the 20th century, it became part of Yugoslavia, and now, modern Croatia. With the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, Brac became part of the independent Republic of Croatia, a sensitive topic to this day. My visit to Skrip was one of the most mystical I've had. The very air whispers tales of power, religion, and unshakeable faith. Though the human ear strains to hear, we must settle into the mystery that abides: our inability to receive the multitude of stories coming in. They arrive as if transmitted from thousands of years all at once, each one canceling out the next. Historically, humans have built places of worship in spiritually significant locations. Rounding the right side of St. Helen’s church, a wave of awe stole my breath, the weight of 3,000 years of devotion settling upon me. I wondered who those people were, whose strength of faith had created this palpable vortex of spiritual power. The energy of Skrip remains, an enigma trapped in ancient stone. It is a place that leaves one pondering faith's mysteries, and wondering how to tap into this force of enduring faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Old village and museum of the island very recommended, great view of the valley...

We had a lovely afternoon at the Museum of Brač and could not recommend it enough. It is a small museum, however, the curator was extremely informative and provided us with an enthusiastic history of the island and items within the museum. Additionally, providing us with insight on other places to visit across the island varying from other museums and restaurants which have local island delicacies. For two adults we paid €5 euros each and the presentation given lasted around 40 minutes. We cannot recommend it enough!

Nice experience for fair price. The lady guide had a lot of interesting information about Island Brać and history to pass on.. also willingly answered questions. Interpretation is possible to have also in english language which is very great option for tourists. Museum is smaller but nice and contains very important informations about Brać.

Very disappointing. We had looked forward to our visit after reading earlier reviews. The museum only opened at 3pm despite the sign on the building and the official website showing it open each 09:00-19:00 each Mon-Sat. The receptionist spoke no English at all, and unfortunately all 3 large display screens, which presumably could show information in languages other than Croatian, were unplugged. When I pointed to the displays the lady just said "no". There was no booklet available to tell you about the museum, and very little written expkanation of exhibits, or of the remains outside, in any language. There was one excellent sign in Hr & En tucked away on an inner door giving a *very* interesting ancient history of Brac. The building housing the museum does look very interesting. Thr next door olive oil museum offered a much more rewarding experience.