Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade, Ethnographic museum in Belgrade, Serbia
Description
The Ethnographic Museum occupies a five-story art deco building and displays more than 51,000 artifacts from Serbian folk culture. The collection spans textiles, household items, jewelry, and religious objects arranged across multiple exhibition levels.
History
The museum was established in 1901 after separating from the National Museum and moved to a former stock exchange building in 1951. This downtown location became its permanent home for the expanding collection.
Culture
The museum displays traditional Serbian items such as folk costumes, jewelry, and household objects that reflect how people lived in past generations. These collections help visitors understand what mattered to communities across rural and urban parts of Serbia.
Practical
The museum is centrally located and easy to reach by public transport, so plan your visit during weekday or weekend opening hours. The collections spread across multiple floors, so wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to explore at your own pace.
Did you know?
The museum is also home to the Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Serbia, which since its establishment in 2012 has been documenting living traditions and skills that might otherwise disappear. This work records traditional music, crafts, and customs that communities continue to practice today.
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