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Shell Museum Cavtat
Welcome to the Shell Museum in Cavtat, a treasure trove for sea enthusiasts and a top attraction for visitors. Our museum showcases a remarkable private collection of over 3,500 marine species, primarily consisting of shells. Funded entirely by our family’s passion, we aim to inspire appreciation for marine life and advocate for its conservation.
Opening Hours
We are open every day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our museum is easily accessible, located a short distance from the St. Nicolas Church in a beautiful space adorned with exquisite art and artifacts.
Admission Fees
| Admission Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18+) | 7 EUR |
| Seniors (65+) | 5 EUR |
| Students (18+) | 5 EUR |
| Youth (12-18) | 3 EUR |
| Children under 11 | Free (when accompanied by an adult) |
Guided Tours
We offer private guided tours starting at 4 PM. Engage deeply with our collection and gain unique insights. Families can also enjoy our Kids’ Adventure Tour with hands-on learning experiences designed just for children.
Unique Souvenirs
Enhance your visit by taking home a handcrafted souvenir made from authentic sea materials. From seashell jewelry to artistic decor, our unique creations reflect the beauty of our marine heritage.
Support and Donations
Your generous support helps us maintain and restore the beautiful artifacts in our collection, ensuring they can be appreciated by future generations. Every contribution goes a long way in our mission to inspire environmental stewardship.
Visitor Comments
We pride ourselves on creating an engaging and educational experience. Visitors consistently rave about our passion and the beauty of the collection, affirming that a visit to our museum is a memorable and enriching experience.
Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to book a tour, feel free to reach out to us. Join us at the Shell Museum Cavtat and explore the fascinating world of mollusks!
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Highly recommend this little museum, if you are interested of natural history, sea and of course, shell's. Staff was helpful and so nice. Family ticket was 14€ Notice that there isn't a toilet.
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Such a cool place to visit, kids loved it and we had a lovely conversation with the owner.
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A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Cavtat The Shell Museum in Cavtat is a small but incredibly charming and educational place, perfect for a quick yet enriching visit. Despite its modest size, the museum houses an impressive collection of shell specimens from all over the world’s oceans. It’s truly remarkable how many fascinating examples are displayed within such a compact space. A special thanks goes to the lovely lady who runs the museum – her warm welcome, engaging presentation, and willingness to answer every question made the experience even more enjoyable. Her passion and knowledge brought the exhibits to life and added a personal touch that made the visit memorable. Whether you’re exploring solo or with family, this museum offers a peaceful and informative stop. It’s conveniently located right in the center of Cavtat, just a few hundred meters from the main bus station and tourist information center. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn something new and appreciate the beauty of the sea in a cozy setting!
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Arrived just before closing. I was received by a very pleasant young man who turned out to be part of this beautiful family run museum. I love the sea and shells. If you like shells and nature and appreciate others who do you won't be dissappointed. (AC would be a nice addition but apparently not allowed to make changes to the historic building this museum sits in. Ended the experience with a cold drink at the sea side Poseidon Restaurant. Highly recommended !!!
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Went to this with my 5 year old daughter and she loved it, spent about an hour there . We'll worth the 14 euro to see some weird and wonderful shells
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Nice little museum in the center of town. Recommended!
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A little gem in the centre of Cavtat.
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Fantastic museum, plenty of amazing funny looking shells
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I just spent an hour in the show museum. It is absolutely amazing! If you like shells, you will love this place
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We‘ve been here today and it was one of my best museum experience ever. I‘ve been to a lot of museums before, but not one was as as personal as this one. You get a personal introduction of the exhibition from the owner and she was very kind and enthusiastic, but she also knew when it was time to give us space to discover everything by ourselves. Also there was a memory game for shells which was fun too. Its a beautiful exhibition and I recommend it to everyone who wants to visit cavtat!
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Very interesting family run museum. Big collection of really beautiful and unual shells. The lady was very informative and has a great passion for the collecting and exhibiting of the shells. Well worth a visit and I highly recommend. It is a private family run exhibition, please support if you can.
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Loved this museum on my visit yesterday - the woman was really passionate and her energy rubbed off on me. The museum is beautiful, small but so interesting and clean and well presented. There’s a quiz for kids, but I did it and got a free shell!
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Small but extremely friendly local family run exhibition , support cavtat community by visiting this museum
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An amazing display of nature’s beauties, created and run by a lovely family. If you’re in Cavtat, you must visit this stunning collection!
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Small but beautiful shells.
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Lovely museum, small but full of beautiful shells and the lady who runs it is so friendly and helpful. They have a stunning collection and a nicely done video presentation to give you some information, the owner can answer any questions you might have and is very knowledgeable. There are options to have a private tour, an audio tour, and a special kids' tour that includes age-appropriate information and a gift. We loved it. Entry is €7 and it's a very pleasant way to spend an hour in beautiful Cavtat.
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I never thought I could be moved to tears by shells..! This family-run museum was born out of a passion for diving, sea exploration, and shell conservation. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves and one of the curators talked us through the exhibition, pointing out exhibits of interest, including shells that were over 165 million years old. I was particularly moved by the small exhibit of molluscs that are already extinct or nearing extinction. A lovely and informative museum to visit.
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Friendly to families and children.
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Charming, family-run and with great care and sensitivity. We arrive under 30 minutes before closing and still felt the energy of this unique place. The owner is really thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable. I came away with a new piques interest in seashells beyond the “touristy” collectibles we think of and admire. We meant and are forced to think about how old our previous planet is, our deep connection to the oceans and the marine life and our irrefutable responsibility and role to preserve it. Highly recommend and a wonderful surprise!
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