Description
The Cultural History Museum in Dubrovnik is housed in the Rector’s Palace, a Gothic-Renaissance-Baroque building that once served as the seat of the Republic of Ragusa's government. The museum's exhibits are spread across the ground floor, mezzanine, and first floor. Visitors can explore a courtroom, dungeon, and scribe's office on the ground floor. The mezzanine features a numismatic collection of Dubrovnik coins, seals, weights, and watches. The first floor showcases Rococo, Baroque, and Louis XVI furniture, portraits, uniforms, and an inventory from the Domus Christi pharmacy, along with various weapons. The Rector's study includes a 16th-century portrait and a writing desk by Luko Giordan. The permanent exhibition highlights artistic paintings, furniture, and everyday items from the 16th to 19th centuries, offering insight into Dubrovnik's cultural and historical heritage.
The museum is open year-round with seasonal hours. From April 1 to October 31, it is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. From November 1 to March 31, it operates daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM but is closed on Mondays during the winter months. The museum is also closed on Christmas, New Year's Day, and the Feast of St. Blaise. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, it opens from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Admission costs 100 kuna (about €13) for adults and 50 kuna (about €7) for schoolchildren and students. A combined ticket for all museums and galleries within the Dubrovnik Museums network is available for 130 kuna (€17) for adults and 50 kuna (€7) for students and schoolchildren, valid for seven days. Residents of Dubrovnik-Neretva County and children under 12 enter for free. The Rector’s Palace is located on Pred Dvorom Street in Dubrovnik's Old Town, between St. Blaise's Church and the Cathedral. The Old Town is pedestrian-only, so visitors should park outside the city and walk or use public transport.