Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina Museum

Address: Zmaja od Bosne 3, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Website: http://www.muzej.ba

Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays

Admission: Adult ~5 BAM (~$3), students/discounts may apply

The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a public museum in Sarajevo dedicated to the history of the country, with collections of documents, photographs and material culture. It presents thematic displays on social, political and cultural developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Permanent and temporary exhibitions focus on topics from late Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian periods through the 20th century and the more recent conflicts in the region. The museum also hosts rotating displays and educational programmes.

The museum is located in central Sarajevo and is accessible from the city’s main visitor areas and transport routes. It sits among Sarajevo’s urban streets and cultural institutions and is part of the city’s museum network.

• Exhibition focus: The museum’s exhibitions cover Bosnian history including social and cultural developments across the 19th and 20th centuries, with objects, photographs and documents on display.

The museum sits near the western bank of the Miljacka River in central Sarajevo. From the Baščaršija (old bazaar) it is a 10-15 minute walk west along the river (follow the main street Bistrik/Obala Mehmeta-paše Sokolovića). Local buses and taxis also serve the central area; parking near the museum is limited.

• Check ahead for temporary exhibitions or closures - the museum has undergone administrative changes in recent years.
• Allocate time for the museum's ethnographic displays; they provide crucial context for Bosnia's Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian layers.
• Combine the visit with a walk along the Miljacka River and a stop at the nearby Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque precinct.