National Museum Kikinda
About This Museum
You might not expect to find one of Europe's most significant collections of mammoth fossils in a quiet Serbian town, but that's the magic of Kikinda. The National Museum Kikinda feels less like a formal institution and more like a key to unlocking the region's deep, layered past. It masterfully connects the prehistoric with the modern, all within the walls of a beautifully repurposed historic building. This is a place where you can stand before the bones of ancient giants and then, moments later, admire delicate works by celebrated Yugoslav artists.
Collection Highlights
The undisputed stars are the colossal remains of the Kika Mammoths, whose bones were unearthed from nearby clay pits. Beyond prehistory, you'll find evocative paintings by Sava Šumanović and a surprisingly rich assembly of 20th-century Yugoslav art that provides a powerful cultural counterpoint.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Trg Srpskih Dobrovoljaca 21—the main square—so it's easy to weave into a stroll through the town center. The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, perfect for a spontaneous afternoon of discovery.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately, pale-yellow former finance building that whispers its 19th-century heritage, with symmetrical windows and a dignified presence that anchors its corner of the city square.
Contact & Location
Address: 21, Трг српских добровољаца, Центар, Кикинда, Град Кикинда, Севернобанатски управни округ, Војводина, 23300, Србија
Phone: +381 230 421239
Website: Visit Website
