Sarajevo · History · Yugoslav history
Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Near: National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Sarajevo city center
The Siege of Sarajevo exhibition in a Yugoslav modernist building, with everyday objects from life under siege. Tickets and hours.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Region
- Sarajevo
The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is best known for its exhibition "Sarajevo Under Siege." It uses everyday objects to show how people survived from 1992 to 1996: homemade stoves, improvised weapons, humanitarian aid packages, and letters and photos from ordinary families. The museum building itself is a striking 1960s Yugoslav modernist design, still marked by the war. Behind it, the Tito café is full of Yugoslav memorabilia.
Practical info
- Entry
- A small fee, about 5 KM
- Open
- Daily, roughly 9:00 to 19:00 in summer and shorter in winter
- Location
- Next to the National Museum, on the main road through the city
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
What is in the Historical Museum in Sarajevo?
Mainly the "Sarajevo Under Siege" exhibition about daily life during the 1992 to 1996 siege.
Is the Historical Museum near the National Museum?
Yes. They are next to each other.