A museum to commemorate a figure in the fishing industry

The '5-Dollar House' stands as a testament to the remarkable legacy of Mario Puratić, an inventor from Sumartin whose pioneering contributions revolutionised the fishing industry. Named after the iconic image of Puratić’s ship depicted on the Canadian '5-dollar' banknote, this centre is situated near his birth town in Sumartin, Croatia. The centre is part of the 'ICR Mario Puratić' project, funded by the Brač fisheries Local Action Groups, which is dedicated to the development of social infrastructure focussed on fisheries. The primary objective is to commemorate Mario Puratić’s achievements, such as the Puratić’s winch, which fundamentally transformed the fishing industry on a global scale. The centre informs visitors about the impact of his inventions and preserves his life story for future generations.