National Museum of Serbia

The National Museum of Serbia occupies a large building at Trg Republike 1a on Republic Square in the Stari Grad district of Belgrade, Serbia. It is the country's oldest and largest museum and reopened in 2018 after roughly fifteen years of renovation. The collection holds about 400,000 objects, and the permanent exhibition runs in broadly chronological order from prehistory through the Roman and medieval periods to the 20th century. Among the best-known items are the 12th-century Miroslav Gospel, Roman gold, and a European painting collection with works by Rembrandt and Renoir, alongside major Serbian artists. Visitors usually follow the floors in sequence, with archaeology on the lower levels and art higher up. The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 10:00-18:00, and Thursday and Saturday 12:00-20:00; it is closed on Monday. Tickets cost about 300 RSD for the permanent exhibition, 500 RSD for a temporary exhibition, and 600 RSD for both, with reduced prices for students. A visit takes one and a half to two hours, although art and archaeology enthusiasts can easily spend longer. Weekday mornings are the quietest, while Thursday and Saturday evenings and weekends see more local visitors. Photography policies vary by gallery, so visitors should look for signs or ask the staff. Because the building faces Republic Square, it is easy to combine with the equestrian statue, the National Theatre and a walk down Knez Mihailova. Every central tram and bus passes the square. The museum also sells a combined ticket that covers related sites, so visitors planning several museums can compare options at the desk before paying.