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Top 10 Amazing Facts about National Museum of Serbia

The National Museum of Serbia is the largest and oldest museum in Belgrade, Serbia. The museum is located in the centre of Belgrade, in the main city square known as Trg Republike.

The museum is accessible through public means or you can use your own transport. It is good to note that the museum doesn’t have a private car park, however, there are a few city garages nearby where you can park such as Zeleni venac, Obilicev venac etc.

The museum is open six days a week, and it stays open a bit later on Thursdays and Saturdays. It is good to keep in mind that the museum remains closed on all Mondays. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays it opens from 10 am to 6 pm while on Thursdays and Saturdays it opens from 10 am to 8 pm.

1. The Museum Collections Cover Serbian History and Art

 Serbia National Museum focuses mainly on Serbian history and Art. You get to find Sebrian’s story under this roof. The exhibits are artefacts and artwork highlighting the country’s history and artistic development.

It contains many old objects from throughout the ages such as Roman and Greek manmade ancient objects which show the development of humans throughout history. You will find coins and jewellery from old Roman currency to modern banknotes for millions of dinar from the times of massive inflation in Belgrade not forgetting a huge amount of art among others.

2. The Museum is Free of Charge on Sundays

National Museum of Serbia photo By Simon Legner

It is amazing to know that visiting this museum on Sundays is free. If you can’t afford the entrance fee to the museum then don’t worry wait till Sundays to visit and you will pay absolutely nothing.

This is an amazing fact about the museum since it gives chance to everybody to be able to visit and tour the museum as they learn about Serbia’s history

3. Centrally Located

Since the museum is centrally located it is easily accessible. It is located in the middle of the Old City also known as Stari Grad on Republic Square.

From this location, it is easy to get to the museum via public transport, which is cheap and affordable to everyone. Several public means of transport are available such as by Buses: 24, 26 27 etc, Trolleybuses: 19,21,22,28 etc., and Mini Buses: E2, E8.

4. Largest Museum in Belgrade, Serbia

The National Museum of Serbia, which is an art museum and design museum is the largest in Belgrade, Serbia.

This is amazing as well as remarkable facts about this national museum. It contains an estimated forty thousand objects in it. This shows how big it is to accommodate all these objects.

5. Museum Entrance Fee is Affordable

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Unlike many museums, the National Museum of Serbia entrance fee is affordable to all social classes. This is one of the amazing facts about the museum, it gives a chance to everybody to be able to visit by giving fewer charges.

A ticket is only 300 RSD (about $3) which is extremely economical, and with this, you can access the entire permanent collection. If you are interested to access the temporary exhibit is only 500 RSD (about $5).

You can as well access both temporary exhibits and permanent collection which is extremely discounted and cost 600 RDS. It is interesting to note that if you go as a group of more than 12 people your entrance fee is discounted. This museum considers the pocket of everyone and I recommend it to anyone visiting Serbia.

6. Guided Tours a Provided

The National Museum of Serbia provides guided tours. Guided tours are very important to illiterate, children, the old and the curious ones, at least they get a chance to ask questions.

It is good to know that the guided tours a provided-on Saturdays at 6 Pm. However, it is advisable to conduct the museum department in adverse to check on prices and to ensure the guided tour will be conducted since they don’t have information about the guided tour on their website.

7. Accommodation is Readily Available

When you visit the National Museum in Serbia don’t worry about where to spend your night since there are many hotels available. One of the popular choices is Balkan Soul Hostel which is located in Stari Grad near the museum and is just a walking distance from all spots of the museum.

There is as well affordable four-star Zepter Hotel on Terazije, which is one of the favourite streets in all of Belgrade. This hotel has a gym room, an in-room coffee machine and a fantastic daily breakfast. The rooms sell out quickly so is advisable to book in advance.

A classic luxury hotel known as Hotel Moskva is as well available. It is one of the most famous hotels in the city and politicians, musicians, actors and other celebrities spend time here. The place is always sold out so I advise you to check the availability and book in advance to secure a chance.

8. Contains Many Old Objects

National Museum of Serbia photo By Simon Legner

This museum has many old objects from throughout the ages, and it takes you back to old times. Some of these objects include Roman and Greek manmade ancient objects which show the development of humans throughout history.

You will find as well jewellery and coins from the old Roman currency to modern banknotes for millions of dinar from the times of massive inflation in Belgrade.

9. Descriptions are Available in English

It is interesting to know that this museum considers non-Serbian’s. Even though the description has Serbia language the management has added English descriptions everywhere as well.

This is to ensure all visitors who are not from Serbia feel comfortable and considered and they don’t need to always book a guided tour since they can read for themselves. This is one of the amazing facts about this museum since it considers all its visitors.

10. It is the Oldest National Museum

National Museum of Serbia photo By Simon Legner

The National Museum of Belgrade, Serbia, is the oldest in the city. It was established on May 10, 1844. The building was constructed according to the design of architects Andra Stevanovic and Nikola Nestorovic on whom they received the prize price.

This museum was the first building which used some form of reinforced concrete for the foundation.

 The museum moved to the present building; city square in 1950 which had a grand opening of the venue on May 23, 1952.