Fishermen's museum Vrboska Hvar

Imagining an island without a fisherman is the same as dreaming about the sea without life in it. The fishermen built the islands, and acquainting the fishermen's traditions is getting to know the soul of the island. Hvar is more famous for its tourist offer and excellent wines today, but the island's gastronomy comes from the fishing tradition and it grows out of the efforts of the fishermen's hand. If you are among the lucky ones who have found accommodation in Vrboska or elsewhere in Hvar, you will enjoy fragrant island landscapes, magical beaches, delicious local dishes, cultural events and fun nightlife. In addition, you have the opportunity to peek into the layers of history, the island's life tradition, the everyday struggles and the love of the island's fishermen and the sea. The Fishermen's Museum in Vrboska on Hvar is a representation of not only the Hvar fishing tradition, but almost of all Middle Dalmatian islands. It was founded in 1972, and the museum exhibits originate from the families of the old fishermen of Vrboska. The locals have given up their family memories in order to preserve the period from the mid 19 th to late 20th century from oblivion. The museum also displays the development of fishing techniques from a simple hunting with light on wood to modern technology. The machines of the canned fish factory from Vrboska have been preserved and the reconstruction of the traditional fishery kitchen. The natural part of the collection will present us the marine organisms of the underwater world of Hvar. The museum's working hours are from 9 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm in the season, and you can get all the details on +38521761112.