Red History Museum

A return to the past with every step you take here, you'll feel like you're in a different era (people's democracy). For those who remember those times, even if they're from another country, this is an incredible reminder of elements of everyday life. Countless symbols in the form of everyday objects from many categories. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking memories or discovering history.

This museum tries to be neutral but many elements within are propaganda aligned against the Eastern Bloc, oversimplifying "communism" to make it read like oppression, tyranny, and all the nebulous bad and fearful element of government, instead of the socialist elements. But it does well to show the history of Croatia in Yugoslavia, is an educational experience and entertaining. If you bring your child here it is good to forment discussion, you must first bone up on a more neutral view of the ideals of communism and capitalism, the eastern and western bloc divide and the new North vs the Global South and try to string it together for a good discussion.

On a very blustery day in Dubrovnik we opted to do an indoor activity that would also take us away from the touristy old town. My wife, who grew up in the USSR, was keen to visit the Red History museum to gain and appreciation for the communist history of the former Yugoslavia. We were both very impressed with the thought and detail that went into the various exhibits and walked away with an experience that was both educational and very personal for her in particular.

Interesting enough museum with lots of interactivity for kids and adults alike. Gave a very good insight into livingng under Titos rule. That being said, their are spelling mistakes in the information pages (I suspect this is due to Incorrect translation to English). The “rotating” exhibition when I visited was this logo installation. I did not understand it, and I read the passage of text three times!

This was such an interesting museum and a very good way to learn about some modern history. The displays were very well done. The music station was our favorite! Loved hearing the Yugoslavian punk rock.

Great little exhibition and information about Yugoslavia and the communist/socialist past. Everything in Croatian and English and there are plenty of interactive exhibits. The VR factory was very impressive. All told from a balanced unbiased way to inform, not propagandise.

This is a wonderful museum—my husband and I absolutely loved it. If you're arriving by ferry or have time before your departure, it's well worth a visit. Having spent the first years of my life in the former Yugoslavia, walking through the exhibits felt like stepping back in time: the same kind of kitchen my grandmother had, the same old scale, and many other familiar details. It was both nostalgic and deeply moving.

Great museum going through the rise and fall of communism and Yugoslavia. Shows what daily life was like, artifacts and propaganda posters, and even a polished up Yugo car. Worth a visit. May not be interesting for kids.