Cetinje Museums 2026: Ticket Prices, the 20-Euro Combined Ticket, Opening Hours and What to See

A combined ticket for all museums of the National Museum of Montenegro in Cetinje and the Njegoš Mausoleum on Lovćen costs 20 euros for adults and 10 euros for pupils and students. Individually, the King Nikola Museum costs 8 euros, the Njegoš Museum Biljarda with the Relief Map of Montenegro 5 euros, the History and Art Museums in Government House 5 euros, and the Ethnographic Museum 4 euros. Entry is free for children under 12, residents of Cetinje, ICOM members and organised visits by Montenegrin primary and secondary schools. From 15 April to 15 November the King Nikola Museum and the Biljarda are open every day from 9 to 17 h, and out of season on weekdays from 9 to 15 h.

This guide explains the prices, which museums belong to the National Museum, opening hours, what to see and how to get there.

How much are tickets?

• Entry is free for children under 12, residents of Cetinje, ICOM members and organised visits by Montenegrin primary and secondary schools.
• Opening a museum outside hours on prior request costs 200 euros plus the ticket price.
• Visits are booked at posjeta@narodnimuzej.me, and travel agencies with a contract get special terms.

Which museums belong to the National Museum?

• The History Museum covers the permanent exhibition in Government House, the Njegoš Museum Biljarda, Njegoš's birth house, the King Nikola Museum, the Mausoleum of Bishop Danilo at Orlov Krš and the Mausoleum of Petar II Petrović Njegoš on Lovćen.
• The others are the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum and the Art Museum, with its permanent exhibition in Government House and the "Miodrag Dado Đurić" Montenegrin Art Gallery.

When are the museums open?

• The souvenir shops in both museums keep the same hours.
• Check the opening hours of the other units on the museum website before your visit.

What is there to see?

• The King Nikola Museum was founded in 1926 in the palace of the Petrović Njegoš dynasty, built in 1867, and its exhibition recreates the interior of the royal palace.
• The royal library holds copies of books from the Crnojević printing house, and the Oktoih of the First Tone was printed in Cetinje in 1493 as the first book printed among the South Slavs.
• The King Nikola Museum has the highest number of visitors.
• The Njegoš Museum Biljarda was founded in 1951 in the residence of Petar II Petrović Njegoš, built in 1838, and takes its name from billiards, Njegoš's favourite game.
• The Biljarda holds Njegoš's personal belongings, library and manuscripts, including the original manuscript of The Mountain Wreath.

How do you get there and where do you park?

• The car park in the historic centre is 100 metres from the King Nikola Museum and the Biljarda and costs 2 euros a day for cars and 10 euros for coaches.
• The local tourist organisation's info centre is in the car park.
• The bus station is about 500 metres, or five minutes' walk, from the museums.

Tickets and tours at the nearby Lipa Cave are explained in our guide to Lipa Cave, and tickets for Lovćen National Park in our guide to national parks. The cable car from Kotor towards Lovćen is covered in our guide to the Kotor-Lovćen cable car, and the Old Town of Bar in our guide to Stari Bar. City tours with a local guide are offered on Glatko.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the combined ticket for Cetinje museums? The combined ticket for all museums and the Njegoš Mausoleum costs 20 euros for adults and 10 euros for pupils and students.

How much is the King Nikola Museum? A ticket costs 8 euros for adults and 4 euros for pupils and students.

Who enters free? Children under 12, residents of Cetinje, ICOM members and organised visits by Montenegrin primary and secondary schools.

When are the museums open? The King Nikola Museum and the Biljarda open from 15 April to 15 November every day from 9 to 17 h, and for the rest of the year on weekdays from 9 to 15 h.

Is the Njegoš Mausoleum included in the combined ticket? Yes, the combined ticket is valid for all museums and the Njegoš Mausoleum on Lovćen.

Where can I park in Cetinje? There is a car park in the historic centre 100 metres from the King Nikola Museum, costing 2 euros a day for cars.

Sources

Prices and free entry come from the National Museum of Montenegro price list, opening hours and descriptions from the pages of the King Nikola Museum and the Njegoš Museum Biljarda, the list of units from the museum units page, and distances and parking from the How to reach us page. The information was checked on 26 September 2026. Fijaka is a classifieds platform; prices and opening hours change, so check them before your visit.