The Naval Heritage Collection Museum is in Porto Montenegro, Tivat, Montenegro, and focuses on the bay’s naval and shipyard history. Its collection includes machinery, instruments, models and documents, alongside the restored Hero submarine. From Hotel Kamelija, the museum is about a 13-minute walk.
- Location: 1 Blaža Jovanovića, Porto Montenegro, Tivat
- Opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
- Collection: More than 300 artefacts, according to Porto Montenegro
- Historic highlight: The Hero, a 50-metre submarine from Yugoslav times
Where is the Naval Heritage Collection Museum?
The Naval Heritage Collection Museum stands within Porto Montenegro, Tivat’s waterfront development, at 1 Blaža Jovanovića. The address places it in Tivat, Montenegro—not in Hercegnovi, the city associated with Hotel Kamelija.
The museum occupies part of the former Arsenal, a shipyard and naval base established by the Austro-Hungarian navy in 1889. That setting connects the collection directly to the site’s maritime past.
What does the collection cover?
The collection follows more than a century of ship repair and naval service in the bay through machinery, instruments, scale models and documents. Porto Montenegro describes the display as containing more than 300 artefacts.
The former Arsenal later served the Italian, Yugoslav and Montenegrin fleets. One of the collection’s prominent objects is the Hero, a historic 50-metre submarine from Yugoslav times that Porto Montenegro says has been restored for visitors.
How do you plan a visit?
Opening hours may be subject to change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00–17:00
- Monday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
If you have questions about tickets or a visit, Porto Montenegro publishes the contact number +382 (0)32 660 900.
How do you get to the museum and check access?
The museum’s address is in Porto Montenegro, at 1 Blaža Jovanovića. If you are arriving from elsewhere in Tivat, the guide to getting around Tivat and the Bay of Kotor covers local transport more broadly.
If you have mobility needs, contact Porto Montenegro before your visit to confirm which areas are accessible and what facilities are available.
What can you combine with a museum visit?
The museum’s setting in Porto Montenegro makes the marina waterfront a natural nearby addition to a visit. For another maritime-focused stop in Tivat, this guide to Aquarium Boka covers its visit-planning details.
FAQs
Where is the Naval Heritage Collection Museum?
It is at 1 Blaža Jovanovića in Porto Montenegro, Tivat, Montenegro.
What is the Hero submarine?
The Hero is a 50-metre submarine from Yugoslav times, restored for visitors according to Porto Montenegro’s published material.
When is the museum open?
Open Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.