Ethnographic Museum

It was a free entry on Monday, and we had so much fun going through all 3 levels of the museum. I had a friend from the UK visiting so it was very exciting to share some parts of our culture with her – we loved the last floor with the traditional clothing, rooms, and equipment the most. Really lovely! 😊

Ethnographic Museum offers an immersive experience of going back in time whether it is through its detailed displays and video content or through organizing workshops for both children and adults. The permanent exhibition is delightfully set up and their current collection is one small treasure. Visit the Ethnographic museum if you find yourself in Belgrade. Their goal of nurturing tradition and preserving culture is also reflected in limited differently themed events that occasionally take place in the same building. One of those was held on International Museum Day - "Vampire in the Ethnographic Museum" and was organized in collaboration with the Blood Transfusion Institute of Serbia. This special exhibit featured a display inspired by modern and traditional beliefs around vampires showcasing various items used for protection or present in local burial customs significant in folklore. The organizers prepared a range of activities including a dance recital, a discussion about the impact and role of vampires in pop culture vs folklore, a "find a hidden object" game for visitors, drinking smoking cocktails, a program for children and playing an iconic national horror movie "Leptirica". For a small entry fee, you get to see a small piece of history and possibly bring a part of it home. Check out the museum shop for skillfully crafted handmade souvenirs from our local people.

Best ethnographic museum I’ve ever visited. Normally I like archeological museums more, and find ethnography boring. But here, the concept was perfect even I could visit 1/3 museum since the rest is under construction.

There's pottery downstairs and ethnography upstairs. Free audio guide for the pottery part was nice, albeit I'm not so interested in pottery. Upstairs, there are 4x different models of settlement/house types displayed. There's a map in the middle showing the different areas of yugoslavia and the types of buildings ethnic Serbians would typically inhabit in these regions. All around are displayed for each region, reconstructed interiors of the types of buildings, various home objects, work utensils, tradecraft of the most common types of trades the people in each region used. Took about 1.5 hours to see everything.

Amazing museum full of interesting artifacts. I love the creative set ups and the effort put into the galleries. Descriptions are clear and share a lot of information. And the entrance is free!

Good choice if you want to know more about serbian culture. Little shop inside I can also recommend to buy some local things as a gift. Very good with books.

Unfortunately, in May there were some works in the museum, so exhibition was limited to the ground floor and third floor. However, quite interesting, and almost empty. Ticket price 400 rsd, spent app an hour.

The permanent exhibition of the Ethnographic Museum showcases a vast collection of everyday objects gathered from various locations across Serbia. Each artifact tells a unique story, offering a deep insight into the country’s rich cultural heritage. The exhibition is well-organized, allowing visitors to explore traditional Serbian life through beautifully preserved clothing, tools, and household items. The attention to detail in the displays makes the experience both educational and visually captivating. A must-visit for anyone interested in history, tradition, and Serbian folk culture!