An exhibition titled “Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages” has been open in our museum since October 7th. The exhibition is the result of the joint project “Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages in Local, National, and Transnational Context” carried out by the Department of Ethnology and Anthropology at the University of Zadar, the Šibenik City Museum, and the Betina Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding. The project is also supported by the Šibenik-Knin County Tourist Board, the Rogoznica Tourist Board, and the Kornati National Park. The exhibition is part of the European Heritage Days 2024 and will be available for viewing in our museum until the end of October. In our region, we visited two sites that are part of the exhibition – the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin…
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Shipbuilding Through the Lens by Jadranko Bosna
The exhibition ‘Shipbuilding Through the Lens’ highlights the photographs of our local and well-known photo chronicler, Jadranko Bosna, dating back to the days when he acquired his first analog camera in the 1980s and began pursuing amateur photography. Jadranko’s body of work is rich and diverse, and just for the preparation of this exhibition, he brought us a USB with over 10,000 photographs for the museum! Jadranko Bosna, the author of photographs Jadranko Bosna was born in 1959. After finishing elementary school, his father, who was a shipbuilder, anbd later an electrician, encouraged him to start working as soon as possible, which was common at the time. While many people worked in agriculture, he chose to work in shipbuilding. He began his professional career as…
Sail In a Gajeta
Sail In a Gajeta Discover sailing in a gajeta: an educational journey If you want to experience something special, our educational sailing program in the museum’s gajeta Marija offers a unique opportunity. During July and August, once a week, we will sail the old labor routes of the inhabitants of the island of Murter, enjoying the coastal landscape. Our expert staff will provide you with a deeper understanding of the context and circumstances that shaped the coastal landscape of the island of Murter and its surrounding waters. You will learn more about everyday life and the trips to the fields for which a sturdy, labor boat was essential. Our gajeta Marija, an old Betina gajeta built in 1922 and restored in 2021 in Betina, perfectly…
Betina Reminiscences
People, ships, the sea, sardines, seagulls, and stone in an exceptionally realistic and highly expressive artistic form—all familiar details, but with the hyperrealistic brushstrokes of the master of visual arts, Zoran Homen, the boundaries between reality and unreality have almost ceased to exist. The author’s view of Betina is captured in this incredible opus titled Betinske reminiscencije (Betina Reminiscences). The exhibition can be viewed until August 16th. Exhibition Review Hyperrealistic art, also known as photorealism, is an artistic style that aims to create images that resemble highly detailed photographs. This style developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with artists using various techniques to achieve extremely realistic depictions of their subjects. It emerged as a reaction to the abstract and expressionist styles that dominated…
Exhibition: “Centenarian Boats from Our Pier” by Nenad Bojmić
Nenad Bojmić: Centenarian Boats from Our Pier Exhibition Opening: 04.07. Join us on a unique journey through time and sea with the exhibition by Nenad Bojmić, a renowned boat model maker from Zagreb. This fascinating exhibition on wooden ships will provide you with an insight into the rich maritime heritage of the broader Adriatic area, from larger vessels like loggers and peligs, through braceras, leuts, gajetas, to smaller pasara and “lađa” boats. About the Artist Born in 1955 in Ogulin, Nenad Bojmić has dedicated over 40 years of his life to the art of boat modeling. His passion and precision have earned him numerous awards at national and international competitions. Bojmić’s models, displayed in prominent museums such as the Ethnographic Museum in Zagreb and the…
A Magical Journey to Betina by Olga Beckmann
About the artist and her work Olga Beckmann was born in 1979 in Crimea. Her parents were marine biologists, which significantly influenced her work and motifs in painting. In her childhood, she painted a lot and was interested in art. From the age of nine, in addition to regular school, she attended art school. This meant three hours of classes daily over a period of six years. She learned painting techniques, color theory and composition, and sketching very early on. After graduating from high school, she decided to further her education and earned a master’s degree in business administration in Germany. During these studies, she continued to paint and draw a lot, attended numerous courses and workshops, learned new media, and improved her technique. Her…
Betina Museum in the TEHIC handbook as an example of best practice
In the new TEHIC handbook, the Betina Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding is highlighted as an example of best practices in heritage interpretation in Europe, among other prominent examples, including the Istra Inspirit project from Pula, Croatia. You can read the handbook at the following link: TEHIC-Handbook_of_best_practices The handbook elaborates on the parameters by which the criteria for heritage interpretation are met, and our Museum meets all relevant conditions as an example of best practice: Authenticity and preservation of tradition Interactive content and innovative interpretation strategies Cooperation with the local community Education and promotion, and continuous work on heritage preservation Sustainability (sustainable tourism) These elements are recognized in the TEHIC handbook as excellent examples of how museums can effectively interpret and valorize cultural heritage, ensuring active…
Initiative: Rules for the Construction and Equipment of Traditional Wooden Boats
The Coordination of Associations for the Preservation and Revitalization of Maritime and Shipbuilding Heritage of Northern Dalmatia is an initiative that brings together the following organizations from the Šibenik-Knin and Zadar counties: Ecological Association Šepurine (Prvić Šepurine), Association Južnje strane (Jezera), St. Andrew’s Association (Tisno), Betina Gajeta 1740 Association (Betina), Latin Sail Association (Murter), Frkata Association (Ugrinić), and Kanata Association (Zadar). These associations are the organizers of events and regattas held with the aim of preserving traditional sailing and shipbuilding skills: Burtiž (Prvić Šepurine), Lantina (Jezera), Idrom po korentu (Tisno), Regatta for the Soul and Body (Betina), Days of the Latin Sail (Murter), Đir po konalu (Ugrinić), and Zadar na idra (Zadar). Representatives of these associations, along with the participation of the director of the…
Make Your Own Boat
Dear sea and ship enthusiasts, we have exciting news for all little shipbuilders and sailors! Introducing our latest product – the educational map “Build Your Own Ship”! The educational map contains parts for assembling a ship model that will take you on an unforgettable journey with our original model of a Betina boat equipped with a lateen sail and oars! The ship model is crafted according to the original plans of well-known Betina craftsmen, enriched graphically with attention to detail, providing you with the opportunity to experience the charm of traditional shipbuilding in the comfort of your home. Assembling this model is fun and easy, perfect for children aged 8 to 12 who love to explore and create. What makes this model special? Authentic Design:…