History Museum Of Bosnia and Herzegovina
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a building scarred by bullet holes from the Siege of Sarajevo housing the very soul of the nation, but that's the powerful reality of the History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded in 1945, it has evolved into a vital keeper of the country's complex story. Stepping inside feels like entering a time capsule, where ancient medieval stećci tombstones share space with poignant artifacts from the 20th century. It’s less a sterile gallery and more a deeply moving, living archive.
Collection Highlights
The collections are incredibly diverse, spanning from intricate Ottoman-era manuscripts and traditional costumes to the chillingly personal items left behind in the Sarajevo Rose exhibit about the 1990s siege. Don't miss the stunning collection of illuminated scriptures and the everyday objects that tell a more intimate story of life throughout the decades.
Visitor Information
After soaking in all that history, you can process it all over a coffee in their pleasant cafe or browse for a meaningful souvenir in the gift shop. The research library is also a fantastic resource for anyone looking to dig deeper.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a striking, modernist pavilion-style building with clean lines and large windows, its facade bears the unmistakable pockmarks of shelling—a stark architectural testament to the city's resilience.
Contact & Location
Address: Sarajevo, Trg žrtava Srebrenice, Velešići, Sarajevo, Mjesna zajednica Velešići, Općina Novo Sarajevo, Grad Sarajevo, Kanton Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, 71000, Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Phone: +387 33 226-098
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