Rovinj Town Museum (Heritage Museum) Gradski Muzej

The 17th Century loggia on the main square in Rovinj houses the Town Museum (Gradski Muzej), also known as the Rovinj Heritage Museum. The museum contains a mix of art, ranging from 15th to 19th Century paintings by Old Masters, to modern works by national and local artists, with a variety of other diplays.

The Museum is comprised of seven main exhibits. The "Old Masters Gallery" is the most well known section of the museum, housing one of the most significant collections in Croatia. The "Maritime Affairs" exhibit displays models of ships, information on sea battles, naval paintings, and souvenirs collected by sailors. On the first floor is the area of "Contemporary Croatian Art". The "Alexander Kircher Room", is a tribute to this world traveler known for his naval related paintings. He was the Austrian Navy's official painter. There is also an exhibit of works by local artists in the "Artists from Rovinj" display. Finally, the "Vilko Seferof Memorial Room" contains 20 works by this artist, including his only self-portrait.