Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday: 11am – 7pm*

Please note that the last entry to the museum is at 6:30 pm.

Admission

Children (5 and under): Free

Youth (6-17): 5 KM

University students: 8 KM

Adults: 10 KM

Family pass: 25 KM**

Payment by card or invoice is possible.

Free Admission

Entry to the museum is free every last Thursday of the month, from 5pm to 7pm.

Admission is also free on specific dates and during the WCM birthday week, with all relevant information shared on museum’s website and its social media channels.

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* On December 31, the museum is open from 11am to 4pm. The museum is closed on January 1, March 1, May 1, and November 25, in observance of national holidays.

** Includes admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children ages 6-17.

Group Visits

To ensure the quality of your visit, all group visits (10+ people) should be announced via email at visit@warchildhood.org or by contacting us at +387 (0)33 53 55 58 (10:30 to 19:00).

War Childhood Museum, educational workshops, exhibits

Accesibility

The museum is committed to ensuring the accessibility for all visitors. At the entrance of the museum, there are two steps, instead of which it is possible to use a lift/ramp. The museum’s exhibition space, the corner for adults and children, as well as the toilet are accessible to people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The museum is also fully accessible for strollers, and there is also a baby changing area available.

For groups of 6 or more people, guided tours in sign language (Bosnian) can be arranged with prior notice of at least 5 days via phone or email. Several seating areas are available throughout the museum.

Stories from the permanent exhibition are available in Braille (Bosnian).

If you are a visitor requiring mobility assistance, please call us in advance to reserve a parking space. For further inquiries or assistance, please reach out to us via email at visit@warchildhood.org or by phone at +387 (0)33 53 55 58.

Getting Here

The War Childhood Museum is located in the Sarajevo city centre at Logavina 32.

The museum is within walking distance of major historical landmarks, including the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

You can easily reach us by public transport, with the closest tram stops being Baščaršija and Katedrala.

Please Note: The museum is situated in the historic city center, and parking space is limited.

Learn More About the Permanent Exhibition

Interactive guides for childrenPlay Video

Visiting with Children

At the museum, parents and children can use our interactive guides: Ladybugs (for children ages 4 and up) and Hummingbirds (for children ages 8 and up).

These site-specific materials are designed to encourage children to engage with the exhibition in a child-friendly and safe manner, tailored to different stages of child development.

The guides are created to foster intergenerational dialogue and aim to enhance the experience for children and their families, transforming their visit into an interactive, shared activity.

The museum also offers a children’s corner equipped with drawing materials, paper, and books, providing a welcoming space for creative play. Additionally, objects and stories suitable for young visitors are marked with child-friendly symbols. 

Mobile Guides

Visitors can use our mobile guides in English, Bosnian, Italian, French, Turkish, and Chinese, making the exhibition more accessible and easy to follow for speakers of these languages. The mobile guide provides both text and audio options, with audio guides available in English and Bosnian.

How to use the guide: Scan the QR code available at the museum using your smartphone. Then, select your preferred language, and start discovering the stories. If you use the audio guide, please put on the headphones for the best experience.

Note: We recommend bringing your own headphones if you wish to use the audio guide, as we have a limited number of wireless headphones available for visitors at the museum.

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Museum Shop

At the museum shop our guests can purchase The War Childhood book in Bosnian, as well as in English, Italian, French, Polish, and other languages.

Visitors can also buy a variety of items, including notebooks, tote bags, mugs, pencils, badges, stickers, and postcards.

Your purchases contribute to the ongoing support of the War Childhood Museum.

We look forward to welcoming you at the War Childhood Museum! 🎈

If you have any questions regarding your visit to the WCM, please feel free to contact us at: visit@warchildhood.org.

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Support the War Childhood Museum

The War Childhood Museum is an independent non-for-profit museum not funded by government. In addition to institutional donors and partners, the Museum has been receiving support from dedicated individuals and friends from its very opening. Become a friend and support the WCM.