Museum of Serbs of Croatia

The Museum of Serbs of Croatia preserves collections of objects, photographs, and documents that document Serbian communities in Croatian territories. The holdings span different historical periods and show migrations, settlements, and social developments of this population group.

The institution was founded in 1946 after World War II as part of post-war reconstruction efforts and initially belonged to the Museum of Arts and Crafts. It later connected with the Croatian History Museum to preserve and document cultural collections.

The collection shows how Serbian communities in Croatia lived and expressed themselves through crafts and art. These objects reveal the everyday practices and creative skills of the Serbian population across different periods.

The original museum building closed in 1963, but parts of the collection remain accessible through the Metropolitanate Museum of Zagreb and Ljubljana and the Prosvjeta organization. Visitors should contact these institutions to explore what has been preserved.

Museum professionals rescued numerous Serbian Orthodox Church artifacts during World War II, creating a foundation for this specialized collection. These rescued items show the dedication to preserving cultural heritage despite difficult circumstances.