Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, lies on the hills near the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, and carries one of the most interesting and longest stories in Europe. This city is a place where history, culture and architecture intertwine and make it a special place to explore. Regardless of whether you are a lover of history, architecture, or simply want to feel the spirit of this city, Belgrade will enchant you with its richness.
And for those who love museums, there is a special opportunity to explore four outstanding museums with a unique online ticket MUSEUMS 4 YOU. These museums, including the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Ethnographic Museum and the Natural History Museum, offer a deep insight into various aspects of history, science, culture and nature, which will further enrich your experience of Belgrade. Come and explore this irresistible city, where every step reveals a new story and a fascinating past.
Museum of Yugoslavia
Traces of a time
Museum of Yugoslavia, one of the most visited museums in Serbia, is located on the site of the former residential complex of Josip Broz Tito. It consists of several exhibition facilities – the May 25 Museum, which is intended for current thematic exhibitions, the Old Museum, the site of the permanent exhibition that presents a representative sample of the rich museum collection, and the House of Flowers (Tito’s Mausoleum). The buildings are interconnected by a spacious Sculpture Park, which houses twenty sculptures of great artistic value. With its rich collection of exceptional cultural and historical value, the Museum of Yugoslavia represents a point of interest for those who want to get a closer understanding of both the Yugoslav heritage and the heritage of the second half of the 20 th century.
Visitors who are drawn to the unique experience of staying in the residence of the former Yugoslav President, Josip Broz Tito, can spend time in the former garden of the residence – today the Sculpture Park, which is the perfect place to rest together in the garden of the museum café. In the modern building K25 there is also a souvenir shop, where you can find iconic Yugoslav objects, as well as other souvenirs created by local designers.
Make savings by purchasing a combined online ticket MUSEUMS 4 YOU which allows entry to the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Ethnographic Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Ethnographic Museum
Time travel
Step deep into the richness of our traditional culture that is waiting to be discovered! The Ethnographic Museum, one of the jewels of our cultural heritage and one of the oldest museums on the Balkan Peninsula with more than 120 years of existence, preserves an impressive collection of about 120,000 museum items, of which a fascinating 50,000 ethnographic objects stand out.
This enchanting collection, which was first exhibited in a special building back in 1901, a gift from the generous Stevča Mihajlović, represents a real treasure of tradition from the entire Balkan Peninsula. The first permanent exhibition of these priceless objects of traditional value was opened in 1904. Today, visitors can enjoy the permanent exhibition under the title “The Serbian National Culture in the 19th and 20th Centuries”, displayed on three floors of the beautiful building of the Ethnographic Museum and other thematic exhibitions.
On the ground floor, you can expect gorgeous national costumes and depictions of life at traditional gatherings, which used to be held in front of our churches and monasteries. In the central part of the collection, you can see the famous Dečanska česma (a water fountain) – the symbol of the Museum. The third floor of the exhibition is dedicated to the art of weaving and the culture of dwelling, which completes the picture of the richness of our cultural heritage.
If you want to visit the museum, you can buy a combined online ticket MUSEUMS 4 YOU, which also allows entry to the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Natural History Museum.
Museum of Science and Technology
The wonderful world of science, technology and toys
The Museum of Science and Technology in Belgrade offers you a unique opportunity to explore the impact of machines, engines and technological innovations on our everyday life through the exhibition “Man and Technology”. Here you will discover how people lived and worked in the past in Serbia, learn more about old technologies and the development of electrification, sail into the world of steamboats, find out how printing was done before the printing press, and learn about the first domestic computers and Tesla’s asynchronous motor.
If you are interested in traveling through time, visit the “Toy Gallery” with over 150 toys from the period 1920 to 1970. Here, technology meets creativity through a variety of dolls, cars, teddy bears, mechanical wind-up toys, wooden toys, music boxes and many other rare exhibits.
The museum also offers an exciting adventure in the world of science through the “Science Playroom”. Interactive exhibits from the fields of astronomy, mathematics, physics, biology, psychology and logic are waiting to entertain you, stimulate your thinking and reveal the secrets of scientific principles. Feel the centrifugal force, test your sense of balance and experience optical illusions while having fun and learning.
If you want to visit the museum, you can buy a combined online ticket MUSEUMS 4 YOU, which also allows entry to the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Natural History Museum.
Natural History Museum
Wonders of nature
Visit the Natural History Museum of Belgrade and discover the fascinating treasures of nature. The most important natural history collection in Serbia is located here, with over 2 million valuable specimens, including fossils dating back to the age of the formation of the solar system. The museum has been housed in the building of the former First Girls’ High School since 1939.
The collections of the Natural History Museum include various fields such as mineralogy, petrology, fossils, molluscs, insects, birds, mammals, etc.
One interesting piece of information about the Natural History Museum in Belgrade is that its collections contain rare and endangered examples of the flora and fauna of the Balkan Peninsula. This collection is of particular importance for the preservation of biological diversity in the region and provides valuable data for researchers and scientists working with the biodiversity of this area. The museum is actively working to preserve these species and educate the public about the importance of protecting the natural heritage of the Balkans. By visiting the museum, you can contribute and support these efforts to preserve nature.
If you want to visit the museum, you can buy a combined online ticket MUSEUMS 4 YOU, which also allows entry to the Museum of Yugoslavia, the Museum of Science and Technology, the Natural History Museum.
