Museum of War Childhood
Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine
The Museum of War Childhood in Sarajevo, opened in January 2017, is located in the city's historic old town. It exhibits a unique collection of personal items such as clothing pieces, toys, letters, drawings, photographs, and multimedia testimonies donated by survivors who experienced childhood during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. The collection originated from materials gathered since 2010 for the book "Childhood in War: Sarajevo 1992–1995" by Jasminko Halilović, whose research and the testimonies of hundreds of participants inspired the museum’s foundation. The museum not only displays these artifacts but also engages in ongoing research and educational activities to document and digitally preserve experiences of growing up in war. Its mission is to educate a broad audience about the hardships of wartime childhood and to support both individual trauma healing and collective social understanding. The museum's emblem was designed by Bosnian graphic artist Anur Hadžiomerspahić, and Bosnian tennis player Damir Džumhur, born during the war, serves as its ambassador. In 2018, the museum received the Council of Europe Museum Prize, recognizing its cultural and educational significance.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and to check the official website for opening hours and any special events or educational programs. Advance booking is recommended for groups and school visits. The museum offers educational tours that provide deeper insight into the exhibits and the history of wartime childhood. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum's collection is based on hundreds of personal testimonies and artifacts donated by survivors of the Bosnian War.
- •Bosnian tennis player Damir Džumhur, born during the war, is the museum's ambassador.
- •The museum won the prestigious Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2018.
- •The museum's emblem was created by Bosnian graphic designer Anur Hadžiomerspahić.
Histoire
The Museum of War Childhood was established in January 2017 in Sarajevo's old town, based on materials collected since 2010 for Jasminko Halilović's 2013 book documenting childhood experiences during the Bosnian War (1992–1995).
The initiative arose from the need to preserve and share personal testimonies and artifacts that reflect the hardships faced by children during the conflict.
Since its opening, the museum has expanded its role to include research and educational outreach, contributing to trauma healing and social understanding in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Guide du lieu
Permanent Exhibition2017
Showcases personal belongings such as clothing, toys, letters, drawings, photographs, and multimedia testimonies that illustrate the experience of growing up during the Bosnian War. The exhibition provides a deeply emotional and educational journey through the lives of children affected by conflict.
Research and Education Section
Dedicated to ongoing research, documentation, and educational programs aimed at preserving the memory of wartime childhood and promoting understanding and healing among visitors and the wider community.
Contact
Téléphone: 033 535-558
