War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo

A must visit place to understand the meaning of wars from a child perspective!

A hard subject to experience, but this was well done. Artifacts and stories from children impacted by war.

What a nice museum! Amazing simple idea, some stories made me smile, some cry. It definitely makes an impression.

Really good museum.A map and location where the exhibits are coming from would be helpful for foreigners.

Its an amazing museum thats really worth visiting. The stories are touching and well worth reading.

Made me tear up reading the stories of the children who grew up during the war.. The exhibitions are very well done and properly captioned to tell each story. I love it that they had little ladders and signs saying "ask an adult to tell you the story" - meaning they welcome kids to come in and view the exhibitions.Regarding logistics, there are lockers to keep your belongings before you enter. Worth a visit if you are coming to Sarajevo!

Very moving and definitely worth a visit, especially when you are kid of the late 80s.

We really enjoyed our visit to the museum! Recommend!

Its a great case in same time a nice reminder of what we have now a days of safe environment

Very moving, very sad and very well done exhibition.

A must visit for anyone visiting Sarajevo. A place is not just a location, its also the people, their history. This museum originated from the history of Sarajevo and now transcended all man-made borders to chronicle the vicious cost of all wars on children all over the globe. We must learn the history, witness it, so we may never let it be repeated.

The idea behind the museum is very interesting. Each object in the museum has a heartbreaking story. Worth the visit. The last Thursday of each month the entrance is free after 17:00.

An opportunity to learn that all the wars that take place all over the world are similar, or rather they are one, because their results are the same "killing, displacement" and then the appearance of the "victorious" faces.

This is a very traumatising experience and I highly recommend all of you to visit, I spent an hour there, its a shame they dont have audio guide.

Wow! This is such an amazing museum - personal, heartfelt stories, each illustrated by an object (or severalthat each person has kept since they grew up during war. How anyone could fail to be moved, I dont know, but there is so much truth about war contained in there, its also enlightening.

One of the best museums Ive ever been to. All arranged through the perspective of the objects if the children who lived through the war. The captions are beautifully written, concise and perfectly edited in English.A must-see for anyone visiting Sarajevo, whether foreign or from Bosnia Herzegovina.

It can be difficult to present such horrific events, but the war childhood museum does a good job of presenting the human side of things from the perspective of the child survivors rather than relying on the shock factor of greousome pictures. Staff were very friendly.Definitely worth a visit. Take the time to actually read all the placards though or you will totally miss the point of the way its presented.

This museum collects testimonials from people whom were kids or teenagers during the war. Bad and good memories, coping mechanisms and such. Very important to remember how war affected their childhoods.

Powerful museum with those who unfortunately experienced war telling their personal stories. Highly recommend.

Touching display of the linkages between everyday objects and the horror of experiencing war as a child. The inclusion of Syrian war victims items juxtaposed against the Yugoslav war stories reminds us that this pain is not something relegated to the past

Great museum, a superb and innovative concept which includes both personal stories from the children of Sarajevo siege and meaningful stuff connected to them, such as diaries, clothes, letters, toys, packages...I wish the museum was bigger and I hope it will expand both its space and activities in the future.

Rather small but absolutely touching place to visit. You will be touched to the bottom of your heart, exposition changing often in order to give possibility to present new objects collected. Personnel working there is very attentive and giving all introduction with details and devotion. Take your time to visit it. Highly recommended.

Really nicely put together. Very illuminating and touching. It was interesting to me because I remember when I was 14/15 years old and seeing the war in Sarajevo on the news. A lot of these memories were from my contemporaries, and it was interesting to learn through their eyes. If you’re only going to do a museum or two in Sarajevo, make it this one and the Tunnel of Hope.

Poignant museum, with 50 different items from children who experienced war (most from Bosnia, but not all). Each item is accompanied with a short story from the donator. Some of the items are positive memories, while others are a reminder of a young friend or sibling lost. Well worth a trip.

The idea of a war museum through the eyes, toys and writings of those who were kids at the time of war is great. Very touching and the staff give you a very good introduction explaining where the idea of the museum came from.

This museum is cleverly designed using a concept Ive come across once before. There are 51 items displayed, each of which provide the anchor for a story from one of these children of the war years. Each item has a particular significance to that child and the stories can be either read or listened to on the free audio guide provided. I recommend the audio guide which come with comfortable headphones. The stories for each item last between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, giving audio coverage of a bit more than an hour. I reserve the 5 stars though for the "Museum of Crimes against Humanity" which has more to see. Entry fee is 10 KM.

It is a nice to place to find out how our childhood would be if we grew up during a war. You can see different items from the war in Bosnia, Syria. Each item has a story behind.Ps. locks and guides are free. Workers are quite helpful. 5 euro for entrance for this place may be a bit expensive, however, it is worth to pay a visit.

One of the most beautiful museums and places in this world. It will break your heart and then mend it. The staff is nice and helpful, they offer free audio guides and lockers. A must visit in Sarajevo!

The museum is beautifully put together and showcases some very touching artifacts from children during the war. It helped me understand the impact of the was on childhood and reflect on current issues worldwide that have a negative effect on children. I was very touched. It is simple and small yet very nice and really makes you reflect. At the end there is a small play/reading area for children and there are several children’s book about war and conflict. I highly recommend everyone to visit.

In this museum was very sad and deep atmosphere. And the exposition and their stories was very interesting. I can recoment this museum.

Brilliant experience. I shared this with my 10-year old and she enjoyed and learnt about the lives of children like her in a very obscure period of recent history. The museum has great artistic value, and helps understand the truly unfairness and utter stupidity of wars, affecting not only combatants but destroying all form of normality in the lives of innocent civilians, especially children that, wisely, arent able to comprehend the reasons behind the vast destruction of life and property for nothing of real value or meaning in exchange. A must-see if you go to Sarajevo and youre interested in humanity.

One of the most beautiful Museum never seen. Take all time needed, read, look, listen... It talks to your Heart and your mind

Impressive museum! The staff was very kind and actualy bin in the war as a child.Reading all the stories is heartbreaking.Price: 10KM for adults, 8KM for students, children under 6 free

A quite impressive museum/ project, it should be visited by everyone. It might change the perspective in the whole horrible debate we have about refugees. The objects/ exhibits, are memories from those who were kids during the war, with their stories. Really touching and interesting. Unbelievable what theyve experienced during war. The staff was very friendly and well prepared.

Great museum. Objects which are a memory from those who were kids during the war, with their story. Really touching and interesting.

As a child born in the war Im amazed how well this museum presented the view of the war from a childs perspective. I was reminded of the things from the war that I forgot by the time. Its an overwhelming experience but totally worth it, not many museums give this perspective of the war.

Small beautiful museum, 10KM entrance. It takes you approximately 1:30h to go through all stories.

One of the better museums that I have been to. Really puts what happened during the war into perspective from a new and different direction. Had to take pictures of several things that were presented really well like this child’s swing and even the empty casing of a rocket/missile used during the war. The museum is a must visit during a trip to Sarajevo.

This place will leave you breathless and teared up. An absolute must to visit if you are staying in Sarajevo. I purposely havent added any photos from inside, so you can experience these heartbreaking stories yourself. They also sell a beautiful book with quotes by the children who survived the war. It is a beautiful reminder why peace is so much more desirable, so again: do NOT skip this one on your visit!

What a inspiring museum!! I was witness of this war when I was in high school and I was so sad to hear what happened in Bosnia ,especially to kids.Now I saw what was the kids feeling that time.Was so sad and funny stories .Thats why I put them all on google so you can read.Two ladies was awesome who was at the reception .They speak very well english that makes things easy.I believe this place is one of the hidden place that needs to be visited. 8 euros each person,kids under 18 is free!Takes 30 to 40 minutes! Have fun!

This is the most emotional museum in the city. It actually reflects how children see and feel the war in their short lives. There are sweet and tough stories, which will make you think about your childhood and the lack of awareness we have got about how kids are raised in this kind of environment.

Important historical area with useful information

Emotional and touching stories about life from perspective of children growing up under the shells appreciating every single thing and moment.

If I can recommend one museum in Sarajevo this would be it.By showing items of children living in war conditions, and explaining what they mean to them, visitors will be moved by the stories.For me I could relate these stories to my own life and got a better appreciation for it.

Such an important museum with touching stories which remember me of my own childhood during the war and our fleeing from the hell. A must-see for every visitor in Sarajevo, in order to understand the recent history of the city and country and its impact on children who are now adults.

Very impressive place. It was very sad to see the objects with memories

Very good museum containing tales from children during the war.The museum has over 4000 different items, each with its own experience told from a child. Very moving and one of the most touching museums I have ever been to. If you are in Sarajevo you must visit this museum. Entrance fee was 10 Km when we were there on April 30th, 2018.

A collection of items alongside short stories or memoirs that people have contributed to the museum related to the war. Some are light hearted while others are very heavy and heart breaking. Small, clean and well designed museum that will give you insight into the lives of children caught in the crossfires of destruction and give you something to think about. Cash only ~45 minutes

This museum is brand-new, and I strongly recommend that every visitor to Sarajevo come to see it. It portrays the reality of war through the experiences of the children who survived it. Some of the stories are uplifting, most are heartbreaking. This museum offers something very unique and almost did not get built, so it is very much worth the trip to visit.

A delicate journey into the resilience and ingenuity of children. A poignant reminder of the scourge of war. Visiting this one-of-a-kind museum was a unique experience, a powerful insight into the human condition. If you are not afraid of being overwhelmed with emotions, dont miss it when you are in Sarajevo.