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History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Museum4.3 · 1 0884.2 · 338≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~10 BAM970 m from the center

The History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo occupies a 1963 Yugoslav modernist building near the former Sniper Alley. The museum is famed for its poignant permanent exhibition, 'Besieged Sarajevo', documenting civilian resilience during the 1,425-day siege from 1992 to 1996. Makeshift stoves, wartime diaries, and moving documentary photographs provide an unforgettable testament to human survival.

Highlights

  • Poignant permanent exhibition 'Besieged Sarajevo 1992–1996'
  • Makeshift stoves, lamps, and everyday survival items from the siege
  • Yugoslav modernist architectural gem opened in 1963
  • Powerful documentary photography and personal civilian testimonies

Opening hours

Mon09:00 – 19:00
Tue09:00 – 19:00
Wed09:00 – 19:00
Thu09:00 – 19:00
Fri09:00 – 19:00
Sat09:00 – 19:00
Sun09:00 – 19:00

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