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Visit Shell Museum Cavtat

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Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

What started as a simple collection of seashells for a child’s nursery has turned into a unique museum just outside of Dubrovnik. Glossus Humanus, the Shell Museum in Cavtat, hosts a private collection of shells picked up over the years. Gastropods, bivalves and more fill this small exhibition space, which also includes nearly 100 paintings, sculptures and relics.
  • View more than 3500 different species of seashell
  • A great stop when going to or from DBV Airport
  • Learn about different shell formations from around the world
  • A budget-friendly activity for families and kids

What's Included

  • Basic Admission
  • Gratuities
  • Audio guide app. Shell Museum Cavtat 3Eur; Junior Shell Explorer at rate 5Eur

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Shell Museum Cavtat
    Svetog Nikole 6, 20210, Cavtat, Croatia

    Use the stairs next to St. Nicolas Church and follow the signs

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

  • 07/01/2022 - 11/17/2027

    Monday - Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Itinerary

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Glossus Humanus, Shell Museum Cavtat

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 56 reviews
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An extensive shell...

MrsJFyans_F, Oct 2024
An extensive shell collection, beautifully displayed with informative labels. Amazing colours and shapes to view at your leisure. I recommend a visit.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you and sorry for such a late reply:-)

A pretty collection

Caroline_R, Jul 2024
What an inspiring and wonderful collection of shells from all over the world that the family has collected over several generations and are clearly very proud of! Made to feel very welcome.
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