Sarajevo · History
War Childhood Museum
An award-winning museum of objects and stories from people who grew up during the war in Bosnia. Ticket prices, hours and what to expect.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Region
- Sarajevo
Why visit War Childhood Museum?
The War Childhood Museum tells the story of the war through the eyes of the people who were children during it. Each exhibit is a single personal object, like a toy, a diary, a ballet shoe or a letter, next to a short story written by the person who owned it. It was founded by Jasminko Halilović, who grew up in besieged Sarajevo, and opened in 2017. In 2018 it won the Council of Europe Museum Prize.
It is quiet, simple and very powerful. Many visitors say it is the museum in Sarajevo that stays with them most.
Getting there
Logavina 32, a 5-minute walk uphill from Baščaršija.
Practical info
- Entry
- 15 KM adults, 12 KM university students, 7 KM ages 6 to 17, free 5 and under. Family pass 35 KM
- Free entry
- Last Thursday of every month, 17:00 to 19:00
- Open
- Daily 11:00 to 19:00, last entry 18:30
- Address
- Logavina 32, Sarajevo
- Groups
- Groups of 10 or more must book in advance at [email protected]
- Audio guide
- Free mobile guides in several languages via QR code
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
Is the War Childhood Museum suitable for kids?
Yes, for older children. The exhibits are personal and emotional but not graphic.
How long does the War Childhood Museum take?
About an hour.
Where is the War Childhood Museum?
At Logavina 32 in the old town, a few minutes' walk from Baščaršija.
