Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
About This Museum
This isn't an easy museum to visit, but it's an essential one. Tucked away on a quiet street in Sarajevo, it confronts you with the brutal reality of the Bosnian War in a way that history books simply can't. The air feels heavy, charged with the memory of the 1990s conflict that unfolded right here. It’s a deeply personal and sobering space that tells a story which must never be forgotten.
Collection Highlights
You'll find harrowing personal testimonies from survivors and photographs that document the siege of Sarajevo and the Srebrenica genocide. One of the most chilling exhibits is a collection of everyday objects recovered from mass graves—a child's shoe, a pair of broken glasses. They also display official documents and military paraphernalia that outline the chilling mechanics of ethnic cleansing.
Visitor Information
Give yourself at least an hour, maybe two, to really absorb everything. It's small but incredibly dense, and you'll likely need a moment to process what you're seeing. Be prepared for a powerful emotional experience; it’s quiet, respectful, and profoundly moving.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a relatively nondescript building on Muvekita street, its simple, almost ordinary exterior stands in stark contrast to the profound history contained within its walls.
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 62 052 058
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