International Museum Day, a world holiday in a city style

International Museum Day is celebrated on 18th May. International Museum Day was established in 1977 and always brings a different, more meaningful program for all ages. Since 1992, it has been defined that each year has a certain theme.

The theme of International Museum Day 2025 is "The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities", and was chosen by the International Council of Museums to encourage museums around the world to reconsider their role in a society that is directly facing social, environmental and technological challenges. The goal is for museums to become active participants in establishing a sustainable future, to more strongly promote a culture of peace and dialogue, and to always keep their doors open for an inclusive exchange of ideas while preserving democracy.

The museum community in Belgrade has prepared a rich program. Some institutions started the celebration in early May. Some museums have decided to have a festive atmosphere at their address throughout the month. The museums in Belgrade that will mark International Museum Day on Sunday, May 18th are the places you should visit. Absolutely!

National Museum of Serbia

The magnificent program throughout the day and evening is designed to delight every visitor. Get ready for a great time at the National Museum with the following activities:

- All-day family workshop "Museum Discoveries" from 10:00 to 18:00

- Concert at noon - Concertos for 3 or 4 Harpsichords by Johann Sebastian Bach

- Monodrama "My Father Vuk Karadzic" at the Vuk and Dositej Museum at 13:00

- Interactive workshop "Touch the Past" at 13:00.

Museum of Yugoslavia

A diverse program for audiences of all ages begins at noon. The Sculpture Park is the venue for the creative workshop "When Sculptures Come Alive". Through play and imagination, children will explore the shapes, stories and meanings of artworks from the museum's collection. Admission is free and no prior registration is required. At 13:00, a thematic guided tour of the exhibition "Comrade Tito has Died" will begin, focusing on Youth Day, and the exhibition will be led by curator Biljana Crvenkovic. Regular guided tours of all parts of the museum complex are also on the program: in English from 11:00 and in Serbian from 12:00.

The Museum of Science and Technology invites everyone interested to spend International Museum Day at their address with a completely free program.

Explore every museum in Belgrade and immerse yourself in the celebratory atmosphere in museum style. Completely free programs, workshops, talks, music and much more are on the program throughout the day. You will surely enjoy!