Since Zadar is a seafaring kind of a city, it’s only logical that it has a collection of interesting artefacts relating to maritime history. This part of collection is the result of more than six decades of work of careful hands from Zadar’s historical institute, and in 2012 it became fully open to the public for the first time.  You can learn about the chronology of sailing in this area from prehistoric times all the way up to modern times; there are some beautiful models of old galleons typical of this region, plus fascinating old maps, weaponry and nautical instruments.