I didn't think shell could be so exciting - Great collection. Very well presented and very educational. Good audio guide. Suitable for both short and long visits. Own story for kids. You should probably have a nerd to thrive very well. The woman who created the museum is very knowledgeable. Fine shell jewelry for sale.

Charming and Educational - A lovely little museum in the heart of Cavtat, just a short walk from the bus station. Despite its small size, it holds a rich and diverse collection of shells from oceans around the world. The lady running the museum was incredibly kind and informative, happy to explain everything in detail. Great for a short solo visit or with family. A hidden gem worth stopping by! 🥰

A hidden gem, well worth a visit. - What a find. We were recommended this museum by a fellow traveller in our hotel. We were greeted by the owner who gave us a brief introduction to molluscs and shells and explained the history behind the museum and her passion for the collection helped by a brief video explaining molluscs and shells. It was fascinating to see all the different shells, sizes,colours etc. This is worth a visit even if you have no interest in shells etc.

Deeply personal collection that exemplifies how humans should engage with the natural world. - On our first stroll through Cavtat, we saw that there was a shell museum and immediately put it on our list of things to do. It took us a few days to get around to it, but it was worth the wait. On a surface level, it is a very large collection of shells housed in a very old building, which has, at times, also been used as a church and as a theatre, but if you take a moment to get the back story behind the collection and perhaps more importantly, use your time in the room to reflect on both the wonders of the natural world and our responsibilities within it, I think you will find this a very enriching experience. When we entered, we were greeted by Ines, who welcomed us and gave us an overview of her families devotion to travel and to the treasures of the sea. Her passion and depth of knowledge was a beautiful thing to experience and set exactly the right tone for the duration of our visit. Outside the museum, there are cafes, bars, cruises and yes, no little natural beauty, but some thoughtful time spent inside the museum will give you the opportunity to develop a greater appreciation of all of that. Thank you Ines for adding to the perspective.

Shells of the world - An amazing place seeing shells from around the world. Owner very informative and sharing her hobby well worth a visit xx

Beautiful shell collection and heartwarming family story - What a lovely museum, with such an unique and beautiful family story. The woman who made it possible for this museum and collection to be there was so nice to us, she took her time to help and explain many thing about the shells, collection and the family business, and all that with great passion. The collection is beautiful and it was wonderful to see the beauty of the sea! I would totally recomend going there. For kids there is also a small interactive part and there are some handmade juwellery for sale.

A lovely surprise in Cavtat - We spent 30 mins to 1 hour looking around the museum and chatting to the lovely owner. This is a beautiful family collection amassed over several decades and beautifully displayed. The collection is housed in part of the church and there is a newly restored (and rather large) flag painted by Vlaho Bukovac on display here too which is beautiful. Lots of beautiful souveniers and handmade jewellery by the owner are available to buy her3 too. I would highly recommend paying this place a visit.

Amazing find and 100% recommended - Wonderful place with a lovely personalised introduction from the lady who runs it. We could really tell her passion and knowledge for this important area of marine conservation. Thoroughly recommended

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

Very interesting - Very interesting (especially due to the inclement weather!). Run by a very knowledgeable and passionate person! Also kid-friendly, with suitable extra activities for them.