In the space between photography, cinema, and classical painting emerges the world of Horst Kistner — a German artist whose works captivate through their striking atmosphere, meticulously crafted lighting, and quiet yet powerful narratives. The new exhibition Turn on the Lights! presents a selection of photographs that immerse viewers in timeless scenes inspired by the…
A working meeting was held in the Municipality of Tisno on 20 March 2026, bringing together representatives of the profession, the education system and the local community to discuss amendments and supplements to the existing curriculum for the occupation Shipbuilder (Brodograditelj/Brodograditeljica), with a particular focus on the integration of wooden shipbuilding content. A representative of…
Preparations are underway for the exhibition “Šime Šandrić – Life and Work”, which will present the life and professional legacy of one of the most prominent boatbuilders from Betina in the second half of the 20th century. With these words, Šime Šandrić described the importance of small wooden battens – templates used to transfer the…
Next Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30 PM, we are opening a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Ćiro Shipyard, founded in 1964 by one of the most renowned shipbuilders from Betina, Čedomir Burtina Ćiro. The Ćiro Shipyard was founded in 1964 by shipbuilder Čedomir Burtina Ćiro. By building a shed on a…
The Shipbuilders’ Wives On Wednesday, June 5, 2025, our traveling exhibition “The Shipwrights’ Wives” was opened at the Croatian Maritime Museum in Split. The exhibition sheds light on the invisible and often overlooked contributions of women within traditional boatbuilding families. While they did not build boats themselves, women were an integral part of the everyday…
Journeys Last Saturday, to mark International Museum Day, our museum ceremoniously opened a new thematic exhibition dedicated to journeys – movement through space and time, encounters, memories, and personal stories that shape our identities. This exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the meaning of travel – not just physical journeys, but also inner, symbolic, and…
Night of Museums in Betina: Visible and Invisible Worlds! Unveiling Hidden Stories and Artifacts! This is our 10th Night of Museums in Betina! In collaboration with our loyal friends, volunteers, and partners, and following this year’s theme, we have prepared an exciting program. This year, we are joined by the women’s choir KUD Zora from…
Sunflower Award for Croatian Rural Tourism / The Sunflower Award We are thrilled to announce that our museum is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Sunflower Award for Croatian Rural Tourism! We won the award in the category of “Active Tourism in Rural Areas.” This recognition highlights our contribution to preserving cultural heritage and promoting…
Dear friends, we wish you all a happy and joyful holidays surrounded by your loved ones! Betina Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding staff
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