Founded in 1963, The Collection of the Franciscan Monastery exhibits manuscripts, church art, paintings, gold, and wood works. Tombstones from the 17th century and fragments of early medieval stone carvings are among the preserved examples of archaeological pieces in the collection. The artifacts presented here are highly valuable by the Croatian people.

The Archaeological Museum was established in 1820, and is the oldest Museum in Croatia. The museum offers a wide collection of archaeological objects from prehistoric times. You'll also find significant pieces from the period of the Greek colonization as well as the Roman, early Christian, and early Medieval ages.

The City Museum of Split is located in a part of the Diocletian Palace that once served as home for the famous Papalic family. The building is a fine example of both the Gothic and Renaissance styles. The museum presents a permanent collection of artifacts related to the history of Split and the Dalmatian region. Art pieces of various artists born in Split are also presented at The City Museum of Split.

The Ethnographic Museum was founded in 1910. The museum displays the cultural variety of the Croatian traditions with a focus to the Dalmatia. The permanent collection in the Museum consists of different regional costumes, jewelery, pottery, knitting, and other hand-maded artifacts. The museum also presents the basics of economic and social life in Split.

The Treasury of Split Cathedral is found in the walls of the St. Duje Cathedral. The collection includes valuable sacral artworks such as paintings, apparels, and books dated anywhere from the 7th to 19th centuries. The most popular exhibits include Croatia’s oldest manuscript, the Evangelistar (8th century), the Supetar charter (9th century), and Historia Salonitana by Toma Arhidakon (13th century).

Founded in 1997, the Croatian Maritime Museum explores, collects, preserves, and conducts scientific/technical protection as well as presentation of the Croatian maritime heritage. It is located in the Gripe Fortress, which was built in the 17th century. The building is a typical and beautiful example of Baroque fortifications, designed in two parts which as a whole represent the view of military and commercial maritime of the Croatian people.