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Is Maritime Museum (Fort St John) worth it on a budget?

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On a budget, weigh it — Maritime Museum (Fort St John) isn't cheap for what it is.

~€10 (often on museums pass)

Come if you want the answer to 'how did a city smaller than a town out-trade Venice?' — by the 16th century Ragusa ran one of the Mediterranean's largest merchant fleets, and the word 'argosy' for a great trading ship comes straight from Ragusa's name. The ship models, charts and the story of insurance and consular networks make that empire tangible, all inside the harbour-guarding Fort St John. The honest catch is it's a traditional, text-heavy hang, and the fort's harbour views are nearly as good a reason to climb up as the exhibits. Best for the genuinely trade- and sea-curious.

Price
~€10 (often on museums pass)
Time
45 min
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Maritime Museum (Fort St John) worth it…
How we verified
  • The Maritime Museum is housed in Fort St John guarding the Old Town's harbour and documents Ragusa's merchant-fleet history. · model-knowledge
  • Its collection of ship models and instruments is comprehensive but presented in a traditional, text-led style. · model-knowledge
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