Museum of Skopje in Skopje

Museum is about the 1963 Earthquake which destroyed the city almost entirely. The building itself is remarkable, such a shame it will be surrounded by some newly constructed mall/apartment building. So bad this could happen with heritage sites. There is also a guide in the museum, Mihaly who will guide you through the history as a true master of his trade. Great guy, great stories. A new café/souvenir/book shop would be nice to be open in the future.

Learnt a lot about the 1963 earthquake. Very interesting.

Very interesting museum about the earthquake in 1963. It’s worth visiting to understand why Skopje looks the way it looks today. Free entrance. On Google it says “temporarily closed” but it is opened.

If this is a "museum", then I am a flying Japanese.

Closed. A staff member indicated there were no exhibits to see but there was a language barrier. A recent review shows photos of an exhibit so I can only think they are old photos. Arrived at 4pm on a Tuesday. Very disappointing.

Great restoration, hope they will have better working hours like afternoons and weekends

Newly renovated inside (Sep.2021)

Closed as it indicates on Maps. The clock stopped during the earthquake in 1963, but I went there around the same time, so automatically thought the clock had the right time and it was still early.

The city of Skopje suffered from a terrible earthquake in 1963 that is still in the minds of many people who live there. To keep that memory alive and to avoid going through a similar experience, the Museum of the City of Skopje honors the 1070 residents who died in that event. Being the old train station at the time of the earthquake, the building of the museum is connected to the same past. There are other exhibitions and happenings that take place in the same building, making it worth the detour.

A very beautiful museum of macedonian culture

70 Years! Bravo!

From other reviews I must conclude some exhibitions were closed or has been removed, since there was nothing about skopje on display when we visited. Not sure though as there was no info or anyone there who were interested in informing us.As it was when we were there, it was probably the least rewarding place to visit for anyone interested in this city. One star earned for being free and small!

Spirit of old Town of Skopje.

The city museum, home of very valuable artifacts

Nice small calm center full of nice people

Nice space with nice exhibits, although the one on the eartquake needs a face lift.

The 1963 earthquake makes Skopje unique place. This tiny museum in half destroyed railway station must be visited. Strangely there are ancient relics aparat from the story of earthquake and city reconstruction.Museum is for free and in 30 minutes one can grasp what Skopje experienced.

Really interesting Museum and great guide!

Quite small exhibition, but covers Skopjes history really well. The building itself has story of its own. Plus entry is free.

A small museum in the city center, worth visiting. Entrance fee around 100 MKD. Many photos and detailed info, also in English. Main focus on the earth quake 1963, but I would like have been more info regarding other things too. Therefore, one missing star.

Entrance is free, and there was a very amazing tourist guide who also didnt charge us anything and spoke fluent English. This is my favorite Skopje museum!

Interesting history. One of few structures left standing from earthquake

Really interesting museum located in the old railway station half destroyed in the 1963 earthquake, the clock is still at 0517 which is when the earthquake struck. Loads of interesting artefacts and information, and an insight in to life in old Skopje. I would recommend locals and tourists visit it. Entrance was free when I went.

Very good muzeum, good to be here

For a small city Skopje has an infamous museum. Yes small but historical.

Amazing information on the 1963 earthquake. Also was very impressed with original artifacts found in Spokje as far back as 7000 years! Wonderful archaeological finds throughout the area.

Very beautiful outside I didnt visit inside...

Needs to be remodeled, its very old and looks poorly maintained

We all need to know our history because that is the DNA of our souls

It was a well organised exhibition on zemjetrosenie in 1963 Skopje.The other exhibitions were interesting, but the effects of tragic event and the international assistance and solidarity of Macedonian and then citizen of Yugoslavia was displayed.

The City of Skopje Museum is a place where an old railway station was previously located.

Amazing African Art.

Really enjoyed learning more about the lovely city of Skopje. Free entry and wonderful exhibitions.

Enjoyed it. Plenty of information about the earthquake back in the early 1960. It was like walking back in time

Former train station, ruined by the earthquake of 1963. Definitely needs restoration and preservation.

good for visit

Authentic place, with good enterier for shows, but in a bad condition.

Must do attraction when visiting the city.

Interesting artefact from different periods of Macedonian history... unfortunately the place looks derelict, labelling very small, dark rooms, lacks organization... most understandable part is related to the earthquake. Entrance was free.

Built in 1938. It was the most beautiful train station on the Balkans, until the earthquake in 1963. Left ruined, but preserved. Today museum of the city of Skopje.

The place where one can learn so much about the "resurrection" of Skopje after the devastation from the 1963 Earthquake!

The museum consists of only the 1963 earthquake and a few boring archeological stuff.

Nice museum in old railway station which was partly demolished in 1963 earthquake. Just a right wing is available, the rest is demolished. Inside are just 4 rooms, 1st is some necklaces and so, second is dedicated to 1st elevator in Skopje from beginning of the 20st century and you can also step into the elevator, which is nice. Secondly the ground floor is from period before Christ. 3rd room is dedicated to earthquake, which is really nice and detailed with pictures and newspapers from that time from all round the world. 4th room is empty dedicated to some art, which is not there. Entry is free! Overal nice, but building need reconstruction soon.

If youre a tourist visiting Skopje, you have to visit the Skopje museum. Its well worth the visit.

In august 2017 was not yet completed. Few interesting things. Ideal for half hour in a rainy day if youre not from Macedonia

Really interesting museum to know about Skopjes history after the earthquake. Free entrance and the guide was very kind with us explaining all the things.

Very interesting exhibition about the 1963 earthquake. Small museum

Worth a visit! Doesnt look inviting from the outside but definitely worth checking out!! No admission fee :-)

So much history in one place. Clock that stopped working during an earthquake still reminds of a fragile past that shook up this little nation.

Located inside what’s left of the old train station, City Museum currently features two small collections on two floors.At ground level, the museum offers the briefest of insights into life in the city before WWII. Exhibits include costumes, photographs andpersonal possessions from a number of Macedonian minorities including Jews, Albanians, Gypsies, Serbs and Vlachs.Down the stairs there are few dimly lit cases showcasing some fine examples of ancient bits and bobs dug up in the vicinity.The pride of the museum is the 6000-year-old, 15cm-high clay “Adam from Govrlevo” statue, which was discovered in 2000 and put on display here in later 2006. The statue is ranked among the world’s top 10 Neolithic artefacts, as it is perhaps the earliest representation of a human figure - with ribs, spine, belly button and a regrettably chopped-off erection.