Kosovo Museum
Kosovo Museum
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Jamie P
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May 2022 • Couples
The museum has two floors, one with a history of the area through the last couple thousand years and the other capturing more recent times.
I highly recommend getting a tour (also free with an optional donation at the end) our guide Gzim was super helpful and knowledgeable. He gave lots of background on each item in the collection, and the local expertise brought the museum to life
Thanks!
I highly recommend getting a tour (also free with an optional donation at the end) our guide Gzim was super helpful and knowledgeable. He gave lots of background on each item in the collection, and the local expertise brought the museum to life
Thanks!
Written May 29, 2022
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Jim H
Europe3,947 contributions
Feb 2020
An impressive mosaic of Mother Teresa made from over 1 million staples hangs on the wall. History displays from Kosovo's beginning until their independence. They have some great displays in the museum. There is no tariff, but they ask for a donation.
Written February 9, 2020
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cutelady Baluch
Muscat Governorate, Oman3,545 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Free entry for a beautiful building...
Small museum. Its summer visit is free and crowded because there is no adjustment in place..
Located in the capital city of Pristina. Established in 1949, the building was built in 1889 and designed in accordance with Austrian-Hungarian architecture and was planned to occupy the highest military command at the time.
Small museum. Its summer visit is free and crowded because there is no adjustment in place..
Located in the capital city of Pristina. Established in 1949, the building was built in 1889 and designed in accordance with Austrian-Hungarian architecture and was planned to occupy the highest military command at the time.
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Written September 14, 2024
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RaduCostea
Cluj-Napoca, Romania276 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
Archeology part of the museum is realy grat. You can find it on the first floor. They have very nice archaeological artefacts, realy old some of them. You will be impressed for sure.
But the history part from the 2'nd floor is rubbish. Just NATO flags and pictures all over the place. A lot of news papers and few remaining of bombs dropped by NATO in Serbia or bombs dropped by Serbia in Kosovo. Just news about how great was Bill Clinton and NATO for helping them fight against Serbians. Ok, is part of the history...but still....just this? Is a very young country, the youngest one from Europe but for sure there are a lot of interesting things to show from their history. They are stucked with this "american democracy" and "Bill Clinton" their dearest savior.
Desapointed about this.
And there is no fee entrance. I was there 1 week ago, on 25 of july with my girlfriend and the entrance was free of charge.
But the history part from the 2'nd floor is rubbish. Just NATO flags and pictures all over the place. A lot of news papers and few remaining of bombs dropped by NATO in Serbia or bombs dropped by Serbia in Kosovo. Just news about how great was Bill Clinton and NATO for helping them fight against Serbians. Ok, is part of the history...but still....just this? Is a very young country, the youngest one from Europe but for sure there are a lot of interesting things to show from their history. They are stucked with this "american democracy" and "Bill Clinton" their dearest savior.
Desapointed about this.
And there is no fee entrance. I was there 1 week ago, on 25 of july with my girlfriend and the entrance was free of charge.
Written August 1, 2013
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Rich53y
Nothumberland, England260 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
One day this will be a very good museum and it is unfair of reviewers to criticise it for being an ongoing project. The museum is FREE for heaven's sake!
If you speak to one of the staff (we were shown round by a Macedonian archaeology student who spoke good English) they will explain the exhibits and inform you of their hopes for the future.
The exhibits are well set out in chronological order starting on the ground floor and going up.
Three pieces of military hardware in the courtyard reminds one of the reason so many of Kosovo's archaeological treasures are still in Belgrade!
If you speak to one of the staff (we were shown round by a Macedonian archaeology student who spoke good English) they will explain the exhibits and inform you of their hopes for the future.
The exhibits are well set out in chronological order starting on the ground floor and going up.
Three pieces of military hardware in the courtyard reminds one of the reason so many of Kosovo's archaeological treasures are still in Belgrade!
Written April 9, 2013
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geraldvarley
Adelaide, Australia22 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
They are doing their best but frankly the overall impression is rather pathetic looking- most of it was looted by departing Serbian troops
Written August 24, 2019
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born2travelit
Cesena, Italy17,169 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
unfortunately when we were there, end of july 2015, it was under renovation and people who were working couldnt tell us when it would have been opened to the tourists again, so get some info before going there
Written July 28, 2015
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Jason S
Durban, South Africa56 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
Firstly the museum is not free, our group was charged 3 Euro each to enter. Most of the exhibits are difficult to see as the electricity and lighting has not been connected, first bit of advice is to take a torch. Archeological exhibits are fairly straight forward but information on the items is limited. Probably expected as the place is still under construction. The top floor highlights the war, with the only English available on copies of the New York Times from the day. Although we felt we were robbed by paying, the museum does need the funding so a small price to pay. Not mind blowing but definitely interesting.
Written April 14, 2013
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TheLush101
Cardiff, UK2,467 contributions
Oct 2019
We were here back in October 2019 and didn't have a guide, so wandered in and the guard / curator at the front say it was free to visit with a donation.
We headed up and saw the staple-mosaic of Mother Theresa which is amazing. The museum didn't have a huge amount of artefacts as many things had been spirited away. The lower floor has older things, whereas the upper floor is dedicated to the genocide and independence.
If you have the time, I'd recommend getting a guide, otherwise, there's enough information there to help you understand the different pieces.
We headed up and saw the staple-mosaic of Mother Theresa which is amazing. The museum didn't have a huge amount of artefacts as many things had been spirited away. The lower floor has older things, whereas the upper floor is dedicated to the genocide and independence.
If you have the time, I'd recommend getting a guide, otherwise, there's enough information there to help you understand the different pieces.
Written August 31, 2020
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TJulian
Europe232 contributions
Aug 2020
One of the best experiences a traveler can have in Pristina. Definitely worth the time.
My guide was very knowledgeable of both the exhibits and the narrative behind each of them.
The museum is essentially divided into 2 parts; the first floor is fundamentally the archaeological history of the nation and the second floor is the political (conflict) history of the nation; which culminates with the 98-99 war against the Serbian genocide and the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. A copy of which is on display.
The museum provides a very critical narrative to the last occurrence of genocide that not only occurred on European soil, but was denied by the world for far too long. A story that needs to be told and remembered.
While neither is as extensive as some larger museums, both floors present a thorough understanding of the history of the Kosovar people, from 4500 BC to present day.
The symbol of Pristina known as the Goddess on the Throne (the goddess of fertility), as well as a few other artifacts, will give all of those who are followers of the Ancient Astronaut Theory a very intriguing case to discuss!
The museum is free to enter, but a donation is requested. At least 5 or 10 euros is deserved.
Touring the museum will not take more than an hour to an hour and a half, but the lessons taught and learned in it, hopefully, will stay with visitors forever.
My guide was very knowledgeable of both the exhibits and the narrative behind each of them.
The museum is essentially divided into 2 parts; the first floor is fundamentally the archaeological history of the nation and the second floor is the political (conflict) history of the nation; which culminates with the 98-99 war against the Serbian genocide and the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. A copy of which is on display.
The museum provides a very critical narrative to the last occurrence of genocide that not only occurred on European soil, but was denied by the world for far too long. A story that needs to be told and remembered.
While neither is as extensive as some larger museums, both floors present a thorough understanding of the history of the Kosovar people, from 4500 BC to present day.
The symbol of Pristina known as the Goddess on the Throne (the goddess of fertility), as well as a few other artifacts, will give all of those who are followers of the Ancient Astronaut Theory a very intriguing case to discuss!
The museum is free to enter, but a donation is requested. At least 5 or 10 euros is deserved.
Touring the museum will not take more than an hour to an hour and a half, but the lessons taught and learned in it, hopefully, will stay with visitors forever.
Written August 30, 2020
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