Rector's Palace
The Gothic-Renaissance palace of the former republic's rector, now the Cultural History Museum.
- Category
- Palace
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Enter at opening, before the crowds.
Show on mapMuseums – Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's museums tell the rich trading and maritime story of the Republic of Ragusa inside the walls. Most are within walking distance of each other, and a combined pass makes visiting several easy.
Combined ticket
The Dubrovnik Pass gives entry to the walls and many museums with one ticket (1, 3 or 7 days).
Free admission days
There are no regular free days; some museums are free during Museum Night in late January.
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Franciscan Monastery Museum and Pharmacy
Houses one of Europe's oldest pharmacies, open since 1317, and a cloister.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Browse the pharmacy's traditional herbal creams.
Show on mapMaritime Museum
A museum in St. John Fortress on Ragusa's seafaring and merchant fleet.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Enjoy the Old Port view from the upper terrace.
Show on mapSponza Palace
The former customs house, now home to the state archives and exhibitions.
- Category
- Palace
- Duration
- 40 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Check the schedule for summer concerts in the atrium.
Show on mapWar Photo Limited
A private gallery with powerful exhibitions of war and conflict photography.
- Category
- Gallery
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Images can be disturbing, so think twice before bringing children.
Show on mapMuseum of the Homeland War (Fort Imperial)
A museum in Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ about the 1991-92 siege of Dubrovnik.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Sunset
Tip: Ride the cable car up and enjoy the panorama too.
Show on mapDominican Monastery Museum
A monastery museum with Dalmatian Renaissance paintings and Byzantine icons.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Morning
Tip: Do not miss the Gothic cloister.
Show on mapEthnographic Museum Rupe
A museum in the old Rupe granary showing regional costumes and folk life.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Afternoon
Tip: Look at the deep grain pits in the building.
Show on mapDubrovnik Museum of Modern Art
A quiet museum in a villa showing works of Croatian modern art.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Usually quiet, so you can enjoy the art in peace.
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