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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
| Mon | 09:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 19:00 |
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