Museum of Natural History, Natural science museum in Belgrade Fortress, Serbia
Description
The Museum of Natural History houses 117 collections with roughly 1.5 million specimens sourced from Serbia, the Balkan Peninsula, and locations worldwide. These holdings offer an overview of the biological and geological diversity found across these regions.
History
Founded in December 1895 as the Natural Science Museum of Serbian Land, it began operations in a former Turkish guardhouse at Kalemegdan. This location choice reflected the site's strategic position and historical significance within the city.
Culture
The museum maintains one of the Balkans' oldest research libraries with over 25,000 titles, reflecting how scientific study has been valued in this region for generations. Visitors can sense this commitment to knowledge through the preserved collection.
Practical
The museum currently lacks a permanent exhibition space, presenting rotating displays in the gallery within Kalemegdan where wheelchair access is available. Check ahead to find out which exhibitions will be on view during your visit.
Did you know?
The General Herbarium of the Balkan Peninsula forms a distinctive part of its holdings, preserving plant specimens collected across the entire region. Researchers and botanists consult this collection to better understand the flora native to the Balkans.
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