Belgrade

The National Museum of Serbia, established in 1844, has been housed in its current building since 1950, which was declared a Monument of Culture of Great Importance in 1979. The museum's new permanent collection spans a vast chronological range, from the Palaeolithic period to 20th-century art. The collection is displayed across three levels, with carefully selected artefacts narrating the stories of history and the arts. The foreign collection of modern art features works by renowned artists including Giovanni di Paolo, Paolo Veneziano, Tintoretto, Van Utrecht, Rubens, Van Gogh, Mondrian, Pissarro, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Derain, Picasso, Kandinsky, Archipenko, and Chagall.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, situated in New Belgrade on the left bank of the Sava River opposite the Belgrade Fortress, is a notable example of modernist museum architecture. It is encircled by a sculpture park featuring works by prominent Yugoslav sculptors of the 20th century. The museum spans five levels, showcasing a collection of over 35,000 artworks produced since 1900 in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. In addition to its extensive collection, the museum also hosts international exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

The Museum of Yugoslavia, a public history museum situated in Dedinje district, documents and showcases the era of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and Socialist Yugoslavia, along with the life of Josip Broz Tito. Tito's final resting place is located within the museum complex, in a building known as the House of Flowers. The museum offers regular guided tours in both English and Serbian.

The Nikola Tesla Museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Serbia's greatest scientist and inventor, is housed in a stunning residential villa built in 1929 by the esteemed Serbian architect Dragiša Brašovan. In line with Tesla's last will and testament, his heritage was transferred to Belgrade in 1951. The museum's permanent exhibition showcases over 160,000 original documents, 2,000 books and magazines, 1,200 historical and technical items, 1,500 photographs and glass photo plates, and 1,000 plans and drawings, all pertaining to the life and work of this extraordinary inventor. Additionally, the museum is home to the urn containing Nikola Tesla's ashes.

The Museum of Illusions, with its collection of over 70 exhibits, promises not just to entertain and amaze its visitors, but also to offer valuable learning experiences. Remember, appearances can be deceiving. Picture defying gravity in a slanted room, appearing to shrink or grow before your eyes, gazing into a seemingly bottomless pit, or even serving someone's head on a tray. Capture these mind-bending moments in a boundless room for a truly unforgettable experience.