National Museum of Montenegro
Museum in Cetinje, Montenegro
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The National Museum of Montenegro (Montenegrin: Народни музеј Црне Горе, romanized: Narodni muzej Crne Gore) is the largest museum in Montenegro. The museum was established in 1896 and is located in Cetinje, Montenegro.
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| Location | Montenegro |
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| Coordinates | 42°23′21″N 18°55′22″E |
| Website | narodnimuzej |
  Location of National Museum of Montenegro | |
Departments
The museum is divided into five departments:[citation needed]
- Historical Museum of Montenegro
- Ethnographic Museum of Montenegro
- Artistic Museum of Montenegro
- King Nikola's Palace[1]
- Biljarda, Museum of Petar II Petrović Njegoš
Possessions
The museum possesses the Oktoih Prvoglasnik, a significant printed work from the late 15th century.[2] It also host the original icon of Our Lady of Philermos, which had been in the possession of the Order of St. John since the Crusades.[3]
More precise documentation in the museum has been maintained since 1976.[4]
Around 3000 artifacts owned by the museum cannot be located and they are presumed to have been stolen over the years.[5]
