Muzej Republike Srpske

Museum of Republika Srpska - the most important information

Welcome to the Museum of Republika Srpska! Its headquarters are located in Đure Daničića Street no. 1, in Banja Luka. This museum is specific for the numerous names it has changed from 1930 to the present day (as many as 7). Take a peek inside the Museum with us and find out what all this cultural institution has to offer!

History of the Museum of Republika Srpska
The Museum of the Republika Srpska was founded on September 26, 1930 under the name Museum of the Vrbas Banovina. The first academic manager of the Museum is the then academic painter Spiridon Spiro Bocaric, who collected a large number of ethnographic objects of great value during his work. The current name of this museum dates back to 1992. Since 2006, the Museum of the Republic of Srpska has been participating in the organization of the "Museum Night" event, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of the French Republic. This event is held every year in May and is attractive to both locals and visitors from abroad.

Museum funds and collections
The rich fund of the Museum of Republika Srpska contains over 100,000 items, while the library fund has over 14,000 books. The multimedia exhibition Jasenovac is one of the most important permanent exhibitions of this museum. In addition to permanent exhibitions, it also hosts author's, thematic and guest exhibitions. Of particular interest is the collection of objects from the island of Fiji in Melanesia, which you can find here. It contains various indigenous items such as: maces, shields, bows, oars and jewelry of the time.

How to get to the Museum of Republika Srpska?

The Museum of Republika Srpska is located in the center of Banja Luka, so you can reach it on foot, in just 3 minutes easy walk across Jevrejska Street.
If you come from the periphery, call a taxi service and enjoy a quality ride to the Museum or anywhere in the city. We recommend: Big Taxi +387 66 211-511, Patrol Taxi +387 51 229-500 or Lux Taxi +387 66 925-926.

Working hours of the Museum of the Republic of Serbia and ticket prices

The Museum of Republika Srpska is open every day for all visitors from 8 am to 8 pm.
The price of the ticket for adults is 3 convertible marks, while for children (up to 18 years), students and pensioners the entrance fee is only 1 mark.
Free admission is available for children under 2 and people with disabilities.