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In picture gallery of the Church of St. Nicolas, 2500 different species of seashells from all over the world have found their home. Come and enjoy oasis of peace, discover the works of nature and learn something more about molluscs, the architects of the sea
Our guide will guide you trough the exhibition with some fun facts about life of seashells. 2500 different species from all world's oceans await you. Discover the art of nature!
Visit Shell Museum Cavtat lasts about 30 min–1h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $9 per person for this Dubrovnik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Use the stairs next to St. Nicolas Church and follow the signs. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, DE, RU, RU, EN, EN, EN, HR, HR, HR, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 55 verified reviews; it is run by GLOSSUS HUMANUS. Most-mentioned highlights: Basic Admission.
Fascinating museum and story behind it from the family that run it and their diving expeditions.
Diving and discovering shells has been such a big part of our family journey, so it means a lot to share that story with our visitors. 🐚💙
A fabulous small museum showing a huge family collection created over 20 years. The owner is clearly very passionate about the environment & having an outlet to show the changing planet. We had a great time. Make sure you do the quiz!
We’re so happy you enjoyed the museum, the stories, and the quiz! Thank you for visiting and for supporting our little ocean world in Cavtat. 😊
Surprisingly small space and yet surprisingly lot shells in display. You can spend nice 45-60 mins looking at them but for an average persons that's about it. No AC inside so it can be pretty hot.
Thank you for visiting the Shell Museum and for taking the time to leave a review. I must admit I was a little surprised by your rating. Over the past five years, we have been fortunate to maintain a perfect rating from our visitors, and I have often wondered what the first critical review might teach us when it eventually arrived. What surprised me most is that your comments were generally positive. You mentioned enjoying the collection and spending 45–60 minutes exploring the exhibits, which is actually longer than many visitors spend in the museum. The only concern you mentioned was the temperature inside, and while we understand that this can be an issue during the hottest summer days, our historic building does place certain limitations on what changes can be made. As a small family-run museum, we genuinely value constructive feedback because it helps us improve. If there was anything else that influenced your rating, I would be very grateful to hear it. Thank you again for your visit and for helping us continue to grow and improve. Kind regards, Shell Museum Cavtat
What a beautiful find! We spent some time at the shell museum and really enjoyed. The owner was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, very lovely. The admission fee was reasonable for the experience and goes towards keeping it going. There were not many others there at our visit so it was lovely and quiet, we had plenty of space to enjoy and take our time. This was a lovely experience for my partner and I. I also purchased a beautiful handmade bracelet made of ethically sourced shells, such a lovely keepsake of a beautiful town. I would definitely recommend.
It was a pleasure to welcome you to the Shell Museum, and I am delighted that you and your partner enjoyed both the collection and the peaceful atmosphere during your visit. As a small, family-run museum, it means a great deal to us when visitors appreciate not only the shells themselves, but also the passion, stories, and work behind the collection. Thank you as well for supporting us by purchasing one of our handmade shell bracelets. We love creating pieces that allow visitors to take home a small and meaningful reminder of their time in Cavtat, and it is wonderful to know that yours will serve as a special keepsake. Your support helps us continue preserving and sharing this unique collection, and we are truly grateful for it.
We stumbled accross this beautiful exhibition on our day trip to Cavtat and spent a very pleasant hour learning about shells and the animals which lived in them. The collection includes shells from all over the world, many of which were collected by the owner and her family. She is clearly very passionate about the oceans and the animals who live in them. She was very friendly and happy to explain to us about some of the exhibits and answer our questions. If you get the chance to visit I would strongly recommend it, it is a truely one of a kind collection.
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are so happy you discovered our museum and enjoyed learning about the shells and the animals behind them. Sharing our passion for the ocean with visitors is what makes this journey so rewarding. Thank you for supporting our small family museum, and we hope to welcome you again someday!
Lovely experience with such an extensive collection.
Thank you for your kind review:-)
Izs fun looking at shelfs its very good expiriance highly recomended
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are very happy you had fun exploring the shells and enjoyed the experience 😊
I love shells, so this museum was a must see. It did not disappoint. This family owned collection has been loving acquired over the years, showcasing a plethora of various exhibits from around the world. It is an affordable activity to suit all ages and worth a look if you are in Cavtat. Various shell themed items are available to purchase too.
Thank you for such a thoughtful and beautifully written review! It means a lot to us that a fellow shell lover appreciated the collection and the passion behind it 🌊🐚
A hidden gem We came to the shell museum this afternoon, it did not disappoint. The variety on display, the way everything had been presented and options if you are visiting with children was first class. Whatever the weather, make this a stop whilst you’re here. Thank you for your generosity with your knowledge and passion.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are truly happy you enjoyed the museum and felt the love and passion we put into every detail. Your “hidden gem” comment made our day 🤍
Lovely family-run museum. Friendly and helpful owner. Fun activities for kids and interesting for grownups.
Thank you for your visit:-)
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