Conversion

Listed as a cultural asset of the Republic of Croatia, Galeb is a valuable example of the country’s shipbuilding industry. The roles it has served over the years add another layer to its historical importance and make it even more interesting. Enriched with a museum display that will draw attention to its resume, this ship will become a unique example of presenting a cultural heritage in technical, cultural, historical and political sense.

The project of converting Galeb into a museum will keep the ship anchored in Rijeka’s harbour and transform it into an important part of the city’s cultural life. Hence, the primary task of the project is to carry out the musealization of the ship as a valuable and protected cultural asset, and to fill it with various contents that would be related to it in terms of topics and historical context. The ship is expected to become a place for all kinds of events, such as theatre shows, public talks, performances, workshops, video projections and other activities offered by Rijeka’s cultural institutions. It will become the city’s cultural and tourist attraction, a place of scientific gatherings and workshops.