Cres museum
The Arsan palace, the oldest patrician palace in Cres, was constructed in the place of a former arsan (It. aresenale, shipyard), which is how it got its name “Arsan”. At present it is home to the Cres City Museum. The museum has eight structured collections. Material remnants of life on the island from prehistory to the late Middle Ages are stored in the Archaeological Collection. The Ethnographic Collection comprises articles of daily use, farming and fishing tools as well as the local garb from the period of 18th to 20th century. The Cultural and Historic Collection includes furniture, pictures, articles of daily use, weapons and liturgical equipment developed in the period ranging from 18th to 20th century. The Heraldic Collection consists of medals, medallions and coats of arms from the island of Cres some of which date as early as 16th century. The Numismatic Collection covers money samples from 2nd to 20th century. The most extensive collection is the Collection of old books and printed material originating from the foundations held by the Buničić, Koljevina and Moise families from the 16th to the 20th century. Besides, there are also the Technical Collection and the Varia Collection.
Opening hours for visitors:
from 1st April to 15th June and 15th September to 15h October:
Tuesday – Saturday 9 - 12 h
On holidays, Sundays and Mondays: closed
15th June – 15th September:
Tuesday – Sunday 10 - 13 and 19 - 23 h
Mondays: closed