Maritime museum

The Maritime Museum is one of the most interesting museums in Montenegro. It is located in the historical center of Kotor and is dedicated to the rich history of the Bay of Kotor and the entire Montenegrin coast.

The Maritime Museum in Kotor was opened to the public in 1900. The building of the museum is a medieval Baroque palace, and in front of the entrance there are two real guns of the 18th century - in memory of the protection of the port from pirates. The unique museum collection is rich in unusual exhibits. The museum presents ancient ship logs, detailed models of sailboats, the remains of sunken ships raised from the bottom of the sea, various marine equipment, navigation devices, ship furniture and household items, flags and portraits of famous captains and pirates. The archives of the museum contain the oldest documents, maritime charters, ancient maps and much more.

A separate exhibition is dedicated to the two world wars - there are many photos and other interesting exhibits. In general, the Maritime Museum in Kotor will be of interest to anyone who is even slightly interested in ships and the development of navigation in the Mediterranean Sea. The rich collection of the museum attracts many tourists to Kotor.