What does it mean to truly belong to a place? Is it where you were born or where you choose to live, work and build your everyday life?
On the occasion of the International Museum Day 2026, celebrated worldwide under the theme “Museums Unite a Divided World”, the Archaeological Museum in Split invites you to become part of a shared story that began long before any of us, in Salona.
Once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, Salona was a place where cultures met, intertwined and coexisted. A place of movement, diversity and connection. Before Split, there was Salona. And if you want to understand the place you are in today, this is where the story begins - at the archaeological site Salona, where cultures met, where we meet again.
Join us for a free guided experience in English!
This special guided tour is designed for the international community living in Split and the surrounding area. For those who may not have grown up here, but are now part of this space in their own way. Through a walk across the ancient ruins of Salona, you will discover:
- how life once unfolded in a city that brought together people from across the Roman Empire.
- how cultural diversity shaped identity then, as it does now.
- how the past can help us better understand the present we share.
But more importantly, this is not just a tour. It is an invitation. To connect. To understand. To feel a part of something bigger.
Why this matters? Museums today are not only places of preservation. They are spaces of dialogue. With this program, we aim to:
- create a space where different cultures meet through local heritage.
- encourage understanding between local and international communities.
- offer a meaningful cultural experience beyond the typical tourist perspective.
- build long-term relationships with a community that often remains outside traditional museum audiences.
Because heritage is not only about the past. It is about the people who engage with it today.
Event details
- Location: Salona Archaeological Site (address: Tusculum, Ul. Don Frane Bulića 91, Solin)
- Date: May 18, 2026
- Times: 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM
- Language: English
- Participation: Free of charge
- Registration: Mandatory
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If you live in Split and the surrounding area, this might be a beautiful opportunity to connect with the history that defines this place and to rediscover your daily surroundings in a new way.