Museums & galleries
War Childhood Museum
What It Is
The War Childhood Museum documents the experiences of people who grew up during the Bosnian War. Rather than focusing on military history or political timelines, the permanent collection displays personal belongings donated by survivors—including toys, clothing, letters, and drawings—each paired with a short first-person account and recorded video testimonies. Visitors come to understand the everyday human impact of the conflict through the perspective of the children who lived through it.
Getting There
The site is located just north of the historic Baščaršija district in central Sarajevo. From the main pedestrian area of the Old Town, it takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes on foot walking up Logavina street.
Time to Allow
Plan to spend 1 to 1.5 hours. While the exhibition layout is compact, reading the individual story cards accompanying each item and watching selected video interviews requires dedicated time.
When to Go
Mornings and early afternoons are generally quieter. Because the exhibition requires reading in quiet, reflective spaces, avoiding peak midday hours and large tour groups makes it easier to engage with the material.
What to Combine It With
Several other historic and cultural sites are located within short walking distance:
- Svrzo's House (0.1km): A preserved 18th-century Ottoman residential house.
- Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918 (0.1km): A museum focused on the Austro-Hungarian era near the Latin Bridge.
- Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church (0.2km): One of the city's oldest places of worship.
- Old Synagogue in Sarajevo (0.3km): A historic synagogue building housing Jewish heritage exhibits.
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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