The collection is part of Vis island attractions. It is on display at the fortress Our Lady's Batarija, built during the Austrian rule in the early 19th century. Submarine archeology collection is the most attractive part of the collection - the exhibition space complex is left in a way that amphorae have been transported bellow the deck of ancient ships. Besides amphorae, visitors can see the largest collection of Hellenistic objects exposed in one place in Croatia. Here is exposed a large number of invaluable Hellenist pottery: Corinthian containers for perfumes, south Italian vases, ceramics, and elegant Issian vases. The central display is a famous bronze head of the goddess Artemis, made on the basis of Praxiteles sculptural tradition.
Together with this valuable archaeological collection, there is also Vis ethnographic and cultural heritage exhibition. There are exposed items associated with fishing, shipbuilding, wine, transport of goods and modern history.
The exhibition is opened to visitors only during the summer: 9-12h and 17-20h. On Mondays the museum is closed.
