Museum of Požarevac
Braničevski okrug
The Museum of Požarevac is a comprehensive cultural institution located in the Braničevo district of Serbia, established in 1895. It houses around 50,000 artifacts across eight collections and seven buildings on five locations, covering archaeological, historical, ethnological, and applied arts. The main building, constructed in 1868, features an archaeological collection including lapidarium sculptures, frescoes from Viminacium tombs, and silver jewelry finds. The museum's ethnological exhibits include an open-air Ethno Park showcasing 18th and 19th-century traditional architecture and the Imperial Tent replica commemorating the 1718 Treaty of Požarevac. The art collection includes works by notable Serbian artists such as Jovan Bijelić and Milan Konjović. The museum has a dynamic history marked by losses during both World Wars but has continuously preserved and researched the cultural heritage of the region. It also publishes an annual journal, Viminacium, dedicated to archaeological and historical studies.
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Tip: Visitors are advised to check opening hours on the official website and consider visiting during spring and early autumn for pleasant weather. Booking tickets in advance is recommended for group visits or special exhibitions. Discounts may be available for students and seniors. The Ethno Park is best explored on foot, and guided tours can enhance understanding of the historical context.
Interesting facts
- •The museum holds over 50,000 artifacts across diverse collections including archaeology, ethnology, and applied arts.
- •Its lapidarium in the courtyard displays ancient sculptures, stelae, and sarcophagi from the region.
- •The Ethno Park features authentic 18th and 19th-century rural buildings relocated from nearby villages.
- •A replica of the Imperial Tent commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Požarevac in 1718 on July 21st.
- •The museum publishes an annual scholarly journal named Viminacium since 1986.
History
The Museum of Požarevac originated in 1893 as a collection initiative led by Professor Luka Jevremović at the local gymnasium.
Officially established in 1895 and legally recognized in 1896, it initially focused on numismatics and regional antiquities.
During World War I, many artifacts were lost despite evacuation efforts, and further damage occurred in World War II.
Post-war reopening in 1947 marked renewed public access and expansion.
Over 125 years, it evolved from a school museum to a regional institution with multiple branches, reflecting the cultural richness of the Braničevo area.
Place Guide
Main Building Archaeological Collection1868
Housed in the main building dating from 1868, this collection features artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Viminacium, including frescoes from painted tombs, silver jewelry from the village of Bare, and metal objects. The courtyard lapidarium displays stone sculptures, funerary stelae, and sarcophagi.
Ethno Park Tulba18th-19th century (buildings), 1718 (tent)
An open-air exhibition on Tulba hill showcasing traditional 18th and 19th-century rural architecture, including a log cabin from Melnica village, a broken-type house from Makce near Petrovac, a courtyard with a well and winch, and the Imperial Tent replica marking the 1718 Treaty of Požarevac signing.
Museum of Cultural History
Located in Nemanjina street in a bourgeois house, this museum section exhibits ethnological collections reflecting urban culture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
House of Petar Dobrnjac
This building houses the historical collection focusing on the Treaty of Požarevac and the First and Second Serbian Uprisings, illustrating key moments in Serbian history.
Legacy of Miodrag Marković
An art collection displaying works by over 20 Serbian artists including Jovan Bijelić, Milan Konjović, Zora Petrović, Ljubica Sokić, and Peđa Milosavljević.
Contact
Phone: 012 523597
