Naval Heritage Collection Museum
Zbirka pomorskog naslijeđa
A museum of Boka’s shipbuilding and naval history featuring submarine "Heroj".
Set in a former hangar, the collection displays rare ship models, navigational instruments and documents. Its star exhibit is a Yugoslav submarine open for interior visits.
How to Get There
On foot from Tivat center ~29-43 min.
From TIV airport (Tivat) by taxi/transfer ~13 min.
From TGD airport (Podgorica) by taxi/transfer ~69 min.
Description
What this place is
The Naval Heritage Collection in Porto Montenegro is a compact waterfront museum in Tivat, focused on the “Arsenal” shipyard/naval base and the Bay of Kotor’s maritime story. It occupies a restored 19th-century sawmill and extends outdoors with large naval exhibits.
Key features
- Over 300 artefacts from Austro-Hungarian ship gear to 20th-century logs and equipment, centred on local history.
- Two Yugoslav Navy submarines, P-821 Heroj and P-912, stand outside; interior visits are part of the tour.
- Sited on the former Arsenal grounds – a tangible link between today’s marina quarter and its industrial past.
- Seasonal themed shows on nautical culture and art.
- Barrier-free waterfront access, a short walk from Porto Montenegro’s core.
What to see
- “Arsenal” hall with tools, machinery and a photo chronicle of ship repair.
- Guided walk through P-821 Heroj, with explanations by compartments.
- Open-air yard: anchors, torpedoes, a patrol craft and synchrolift elements.
Practical information
Location: Porto Montenegro promenade, north end, Tivat.
How to get there: 10–20 min on foot from Tivat centre; ~4 km by taxi from Tivat Airport; paid marina parking nearby.
Access: museum ticket required; submarine access per on-site rules.
Visiting hours: seasonal/variable – check the museum page/on the door.
Visit duration: about 45–90 minutes for galleries plus submarine.
Best time: weekday afternoons to avoid group tours.
Special conditions: tight passages and ladders inside the sub – sturdy shoes; children must be accompanied.
