Museum of Sirogojno
Zlatiborski okrug
The Museum of Sirogojno, also known as the Open-Air Museum "Old Village," is a unique cultural and historical complex located in the Zlatibor region of Serbia. Established in 1979, it comprises about 40 authentic wooden houses relocated from various parts of Zlatibor, preserving the traditional architecture and lifestyle of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum covers 4.5 hectares and includes the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a modest 18th-century structure with significant historical and religious value. The museum is a living testimony to the Dinaric log cabin style of construction and offers visitors insight into rural Serbian life, crafts, and customs. Its permanent exhibitions include two Zlatibor homesteads and various craft workshops such as pottery, demonstrating traditional techniques. The museum actively organizes educational programs, workshops, and festivals like the Old Crafts Fair and the World Music Festival to preserve intangible cultural heritage. It is protected as a cultural monument of exceptional importance and is a member of the European Museum Association, adhering to international museology standards. The museum also supports local community involvement through volunteer and collaborator engagement, making it a vibrant cultural hub.
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Astuce: Visit during late spring to early autumn for the best weather and outdoor experience. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended during festival times such as the Old Crafts Fair and World Music Festival. The museum offers educational workshops and special events that enrich the visit. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups. Check the official website or contact the museum for up-to-date opening hours and program schedules.
Faits intéressants
- •The museum consists of 40 original wooden houses relocated from across Zlatibor to create an authentic ethnographic village.
- •The Church of Saints Peter and Paul within the museum dates back to 1764 and was carefully reconstructed based on historical documents and artifacts.
- •The museum is protected as a cultural monument of exceptional importance in Serbia.
- •It was nominated for the Best European Museum Award (EMYA) in 2014.
- •The museum actively hosts the Old Crafts Fair and the World Music Festival to promote intangible cultural heritage.
- •Traditional pottery making is demonstrated using authentic materials and techniques, including open-fire firing.
Histoire
The idea for the Museum of Sirogojno originated from Dobrilа Smiljanić, a renowned designer of hand-knitted sweaters, and architect Ranko Findrik, a folk architecture researcher.
The museum was established in 1979 to preserve and showcase traditional Zlatibor village life.
Over the years, it has grown to include 40 authentic wooden houses and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, which dates back to 1764.
The museum was nominated for the Best European Museum Award (EMYA) in 2014, reflecting its cultural significance and commitment to heritage preservation.
Guide du lieu
Church of Saints Peter and Paul1764
An 18th-century single-nave church without a dome, featuring a double-pitched roof and a western bell tower. The interior is modest yet enriched with arches and blind arcades, reflecting medieval Serbian ecclesiastical architecture. It was reconstructed based on preserved historical records and icons dating from 1764.
Main Residential House19th century
The largest and best-built house in a traditional homestead, divided into two rooms. One room has no windows or ceiling and contains the hearth used for cooking and family rituals during major holidays. The smaller room, elevated by one or two steps with a wooden floor, was typically used for sleeping by the eldest family member.
Pottery Workshop
An authentic pottery workshop demonstrating one of the oldest crafts. The pottery production process includes material preparation, hand-wheel shaping, drying, and firing in open fire. Materials used are a mix of clay, crushed stone, and calcite ore, shaped and decorated with traditional tools to produce various vessels like pots and pans.
Contact
Téléphone: 031 3802291