With a special program held at Meeting Point Cinema in Sarajevo, the War Childhood Museum marked its ninth anniversary last night, April 14, 2026.
The program was opened by Amina Krvavac, Director of the War Childhood Museum in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who emphasized the importance of the Museum’s work in today’s global context.
“This year, we have achieved significant results despite the challenging global situation. According to statistics, one in five children lives in a conflict-affected area, which makes our work more relevant than ever,” said Krvavac.
Young participants of the Museum’s peacebuilding program also addressed the audience. They traveled from Bratunac, Prnjavor, and Sarajevo to share their experiences and perspectives on the importance of peace education in their local communities.
Researcher Viktoriia Nesterenko spoke about the process of collecting objects during the ongoing war, while researchers from Palestine joined via video call, offering insights into documenting childhood in conditions of contemporary conflict. The Museum’s founder and Director-General, Jasminko Halilović, spoke with international guests about opportunities for the Museum’s further development and global expansion. The program was complemented by a performance by the mixed choir “Seljo.”
This central event is part of a broader program organized by the Museum from April 13 to April 17, 2026. Throughout the week, visitors are offered free admission, along with a rich program of peacebuilding workshops and other educational activities.
We invite all visitors to join us in marking this anniversary and to visit the Museum free of charge, whose collection continuously documents and preserves experiences of childhood in war.
Photo: Denis Ruvić
