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Bosnian Historical Museum

Historijski muzej

The museum was founded 70 years ago, but heavily damaged by shelling during the war and still in a perpetual state of disrepair. The exhibitions primarily focus on the war, but the presentation of the artifacts is outdated, and the museum lacks content overall. Some of the displays are worth a visit, at least if you are able to cope with the graphic pictures. The 11/7/95 Gallery and War Childhood Museum offer similar content for a much better value.

Address: Zmaja od Bosne 5
Getting there: next to National Museum
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–7 pm
Tue 9 am–7 pm
Wed 9 am–7 pm
Thu 9 am–7 pm
Fri 9 am–7 pm
Sat 9 am–7 pm
Sun 9 am–7 pm
Price: 5 KM
Website: muzej.ba (opens in a new tab)

Mon	9 am–7 pm
Tue	9 am–7 pm
Wed	9 am–7 pm
Thu	9 am–7 pm
Fri	9 am–7 pm
Sat	9 am–7 pm
Sun	9 am–7 pm

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