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Belgrade Museums

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Belgrade has many more museums than first appears. Many of these are virtually unknown by locals and therefore get an F for marketing, but the actual variety on offer gets an A+. If you want even more detailed updates about museums, this telegram channel contains many updates.

National museum of Serbia

The National museum was renovated for years and now has 3 floors of art and history on display. The history section on the ground floor contains 8000 year old artifacts, Roman carriage remanants, and everything in between. The painters features here include Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, Pissarro, and more. There's also a large collection of regional works and Yugoslav art. If you have visited before, check out the small ground floor exhibit area to the left of the exit, which changes every few months. Free entry every Sunday. Tip: the entry ticket includes WiFi information.

Belgrade Museum of Contemporary Art

The unique architecture of this building in USCE park makes it hard to miss. A great place for modern art lovers. Free entry on the first Wednesday of the month.

Zepter museum

Despite the location on the central pedestrian street, many locals are unaware this museum exists. Free entry every Sunday.

Nikola Tesla Museum

Definitely the most expensive and overrated museum in the country, the main attraction here are a collection of Tesla's belongings and his ashes. Visits to the museum are by guided tour only, so check their schedule and plan your visit when there is a tour in the language that you want.

Yandex Digital Technology museum

In some museums, the exhibits are behind glass, but not here. The museum contains a large collection of old computers, all which are in working condition and can be used by visitors. Most computers have old school games that you can play, just ask the employee for assistance. Free entry every day.

Serbia National Bank museum

This historic building has an exhibit space displaying the history of the country's currency. Keep in mind the strange requirements of this museum: wearing long pants and bring your ID. Free entry every day.

Postal museum

Large about the country's postal history and how it has changed over the years. Free entry every day.

Museum of Science and Technology

This museum houses a collection of artifacts highlighting the region's scientific and industrial progress.

Ethnographic museum

A smaller museum that has explains some of the cultural heritage from different parts of the country. Free entry every Monday.

Konak Kneginje Ljubice

The former residence of the Prince of Serbia, featuring a strong Ottoman influence. Free entry on last Saturday of the month.

Historical Museum of Serbia

A large collection of old Serbian artifacts are found here. There are no days with free entry.

Belgrade Aeronautical Museum

Sadly, this museum has been closed for years and it's not clear when it will reopen.