Museum · Dubrovnik
Rector's Palace (Cultural History Museum): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Rector's Palace is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: residents of Dubrovnik-Neretva County; children under 7; local university students (Oct-June).
- Otherwise: rector's Palace, adult, EUR — €15.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The 10-museum ticket costs only 5 EUR more than the palace alone.
- From 1 November the palace closes at 16:00 and on Mondays.
- Ticket offices take cards only.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for residents of Dubrovnik-Neretva County | Dubrovnik Neretva County residents | Applies to all Dubrovnik Museums and their permanent and temporary exhibitions; bring proof of residence. | No |
| Free forFree for children under 7 | children under 7 | — | No |
| Free forFree for local university students (Oct-June) | Dubrovnik University students | From the beginning of October to the end of June. | No |
| Free with passIncluded in the Dubrovnik Pass | dubrovnik pass holders | — | No |
Official prices
Rector's Palace ticket prices
| Rector's Palace, adult, EUR — Schoolchildren and students 8 EUR; family ticket (2 adults + children up to 14) 35 EUR. | €15 |
| Dubrovnik Museums 10-museum ticket, valid 7 days from first visit (students 10 EUR) | €20 |
| Family ticket for the Rector's Palace (2 adults + children up to 14) | €35 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (rector's palace, adult, eur). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Summer (1 Apr-31 Oct): daily 9:00-18:00. Winter (1 Nov-31 Mar): 9:00-16:00, closed Mondays. 24 and 31 Dec 9:00-12:00.
Pred Dvorom 3, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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FAQ
Rector's Palace: common questions
Is Rector's Palace free?
Rector's Palace has no free entry for everyone. Also free: residents of Dubrovnik-Neretva County; children under 7; local university students (Oct-June). Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
Who gets free entry to Rector's Palace?
Dubrovnik Neretva County residents — applies to all Dubrovnik Museums and their permanent and temporary exhibitions; bring proof of residence.. Children under 7. Dubrovnik University students — from the beginning of October to the end of June..
How much is a ticket to Rector's Palace?
Rector's Palace, adult, EUR costs €15 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- dumus.hr/en/entrance-tickets/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- dubrovnikpass.com · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- dumus.hr/en/opening-hours/
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