Glossus Humanus, Shell Museum Cavtat

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Cavtat The Shell Museum in Cavtat is a small but incredibly charming and educational place, perfect for a quick yet enriching visit. Despite its modest size, the museum houses an impressive collection of shell specimens from all over the world’s oceans. It’s truly remarkable how many fascinating examples are displayed within such a compact space. A special thanks goes to the lovely lady who runs the museum – her warm welcome, engaging presentation, and willingness to answer every question made the experience even more enjoyable. Her passion and knowledge brought the exhibits to life and added a personal touch that made the visit memorable. Whether you’re exploring solo or with family, this museum offers a peaceful and informative stop. It’s conveniently located right in the center of Cavtat, just a few hundred meters from the main bus station and tourist information center. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn something new and appreciate the beauty of the sea in a cozy setting!

An incredible Sea Shell Museum with shells hundreds of years old, even an Ammonite from the Jurassic Era, everything is in pristine condition aswell, absolutely must visit if you come by. It's hard to not be in awe when looking at the shells and how old they are. Increadible place, if you ever collected rocks or shells growing up, there's no way you can skip the this❤️ I promise you this one is worth it.

Loved this museum on my visit yesterday - the woman was really passionate and her energy rubbed off on me. The museum is beautiful, small but so interesting and clean and well presented. There’s a quiz for kids, but I did it and got a free shell!

Highly recommend this little museum, if you are interested of natural history, sea and of course, shell's. Staff was helpful and so nice. Family ticket was 14€ Notice that there isn't a toilet.

I never thought I could be moved to tears by shells..! This family-run museum was born out of a passion for diving, sea exploration, and shell conservation. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves and one of the curators talked us through the exhibition, pointing out exhibits of interest, including shells that were over 165 million years old. I was particularly moved by the small exhibit of molluscs that are already extinct or nearing extinction. A lovely and informative museum to visit.

Just happened to stumble across this place when in the area with my partner. Was absolutely amazed, super interesting & well worth the visit. The lady who owns/works at the museum Ines has incredible knowledge on every shell and piece of art exhibited and is more than happy to share any information she can give you. Couldn't have asked for a better guide!

Visiting the shell museum was a highlight of our holiday, as the owner’s knowledge and enthusiasm was so inspiring. A beautiful collection and I love my handmade earrings! P.S. our little green sea urchin made it all the way back to the UK in one piece too!

A must do in Cavtat for sure. Over 3000 shells and so much to learn! The museum is run by a kind family who has been collecting these shells over 20 years. The dedication, love and energy put into this venture is nothing short of surreal. The variety, knowledge and kindness of the owners is heartwarming. If you have a few bucks to spare, do explore their handmade jewellery section

So pleased I made time to take a look in side this exhibition. This one although small is one of the best I have seen. The shells on display are from many countries around the world and the variety of sizes, shapes and colours is captivating. I spent 30 minutes in there but could have stayed longer if I had the time. Well worth the 7 euros entry fee.

A museum dedicated yo sea shells from around the world. Impressive collection.