Joseph Paparella
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The Cats Museum in Kotor gets a lot of hype, but our experience was disappointing. Yes, it’s inexpensive (1 euro) and some describe it as “well organized,” but what you actually get are two small rooms of cat-themed odds and ends like postcards, stamps, magazine clippings, and advertisements. The second room feels like a repeat of the first. There’s little depth, and overall it felt forgettable.
The biggest letdown, though, was the gift shop. While some visitors may enjoy the magnets and trinkets, we were shocked to see posters in bad taste. Offensive items like that don’t belong in any museum, one where children and families visit, let alone one supposedly celebrating cats. It's in really bad taste.
On the positive side, we did notice they support local efforts to feed and care for Kotor’s street cats, which is good to see. But honestly, if you love cats, you’ll have a much better time enjoying the real ones roaming the old town. The museum? Not worth the stop.