Bujović Palace (Perast Town Museum)
Palača Bujović
A 17th-century Baroque palace housing the town museum.
The Bujović Palace was designed by Venetian architect Giovanni Battista Buon. Its facade with loggia and balconies faces the sea. Today it houses the town museum, with collections of maps, maritime relics and artefacts from Perast’s seafaring heyday.
How to Get There
On foot from Perast center ~1-2 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~14 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~70 min.
Description
Venetian Heritage Jewel
Discover one of Montenegro's most enchanting museums, located in the heart of Perast - a perfectly preserved Mediterranean town on the eastern Adriatic coast. The Perast Museum is housed in the magnificent 17th-century Bujović Palace, which is itself a masterpiece of architecture.
Maritime Glory and Cultural Treasures
What awaits you:
- Unique maritime collection featuring ship models, navigational instruments, and charts that tell the story of the town's glorious seafaring past
- Portrait gallery of famous captains including Matija Zmajević - Admiral of the Russian fleet, and Marko Martinović - founder of the first maritime school in the Balkans
- Ethnographic exhibition with exquisite jewelry, porcelain, and household items of Perast's wealthy residents
- Baroque artworks by local painter Tripo Kokolja
Historical Significance
Perast experienced its golden era under Venetian Republic rule (1420-1797), when the city served as an important trading and defensive point at the entrance to Kotor Bay. It was here in 1698 that the first maritime school in the Balkans was established, where Russian boyars learned the art of navigation.
Practical Information
- Over 2,000 exhibits across three thematic collections: maritime, ethnographic, and historical-artistic
- Three floors of exhibitions in the authentic setting of a Baroque palace
- Perfect venue for cultural events thanks to excellent acoustics and atmosphere
The Perast Museum is not just a collection of artifacts - it's a living history of the town, where each exhibit tells a fascinating story about life and traditions in this unique place from the 15th to 20th centuries.
Discover the legacy of brave seafarers and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic coast.
