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Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Piran

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Learn all there is to know about Slovene maritime history at Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum. Sitting by the water in the elegant 19th-century Gabrielli Palace, the museum features artifacts from the ancient to the Yugoslav. The highlight is the Roman amphorae in the archaeological exhibit--viewed through a glass floor, these lie right on the seabed. A room upstairs holds intricate model ships from the 18th century. The museum's first renovated ship--the yacht 'Seagull'--sits outside in the harbor. Put Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum at the forefront of your travel plans using our Piran online sightseeing planner.

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Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum reviews

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4.6

By Gene R J

We visited here this morning to see the 1850 Gabrielli Palace as well as the museum. After paying 6 Euros for 2 seniors and using the clean restroom, we began our 3 floor self tour. The most...

We visited here this morning to see the 1850 Gabrielli Palace as well as the museum. After paying 6 Euros for 2 seniors and using the clean restroom, we began our 3 floor self tour. The most... more »
By elliecourts

We found the museum fascinating. The receptionist was extremely helpful with how to navigate around the museum. The iPad added a lot of historical context to the visit. Everything is clearly marked..... more

We found the museum fascinating. The receptionist was extremely helpful with how to navigate around the museum. The iPad added a lot of historical context to the visit. Everything is clearly marked..... more »
By Diane V

This is a small and charming local history maritime museum with nicely done exhibits on Slovenian sailors in history, WWI, WWII, local maritime events, and similar topics. It includes ship models...

This is a small and charming local history maritime museum with nicely done exhibits on Slovenian sailors in history, WWI, WWII, local maritime events, and similar topics. It includes ship models... more »

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By Wojciech Szeliga

Very good place to know marine history of Piran.

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By Emma LH

Great and love that it's open in the evening

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By Ildiko Turjan

The museum is closed between 12.00 and 17.00.

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By Lepote Življenja

I was amazide by this museum. Perfect for visiting

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By Žandam

Museum dedicated to slovene maritime and naval history.

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