Maritime Museum of Saint John

The Maritime Museum of Saint John is located in the Fortress of St. John, a complex monumental fortress that controlled and protected the entrance of the old city port. The museum contains objects, paintings, and documents related to the maritime trade and tradition of Dubrovnik, including atlases, maps, navigational instruments, and other valuable marine items. The museum tells the story of the rise of the Dubrovnik Republic and the development of its trade in the Adriatic, the Mediterranean, and beyond. The fortress also houses the Dubrovnik Aquarium, which features Adriatic fauna specimens in 27 basins of various sizes. The museum is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about the maritime history of Dubrovnik