The Kotor Cats Museum (Muzej mačaka) is a one-room collection of feline art and ephemera in Kotor’s walled Old Town, on Trg Gospa od Anđela. Founded in 2013, it celebrates the cats that have become the town’s unofficial mascots, and visitors come for its odd, affectionate charm and its charitable purpose.
The museum occupies the former refectory of the monastery of Our Lady of Angels, once home to the Poor Clare nuns. Later reconstructions erased most of the original interior, according to Tripadvisor. Inside, framed displays cover the walls with vintage greeting cards, postcards, photographs, books, cat-themed coins and prints dating back to the 16th century (Adriatic Ways). It feels like a quiet curiosity cabinet rather than a grand institution. Admission is a small donation, and the proceeds go toward caring for the free-roaming cats you pass in the lanes outside (Love Kotor).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Plan for 15 to 30 minutes inside. Cruise ship passengers fill the Old Town from late morning through mid-afternoon between May and October, so arrive early or come in the late afternoon for a calmer visit. Bring small euro cash for the entry donation and the gift corner. Enter through the Sea Gate (the main gate) and follow the lanes toward the square. You can easily pair the stop with St. Tryphon’s Cathedral or the climb to San Giovanni Fortress. Opening hours shift with the season, so confirm them locally before you go.
