Herzegovina Museum

Museum of Herzegovina

Muzej Hercegovine
Museum of Herzegovina Location within Bosnia and Herzegovina
Established	1950 (1950)
Location	Bajatova 4, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates	43°20′20.5″N 17°48′58″E
Type	Museum
Website	www.muzejhercegovine.com/web/

The Herzegovina Museum (Bosnian: Muzej Hercegovine) is a museum in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina containing items associated with the history of the area.[1]

History

The museum was established in 1950 with the purpose to find, collect, keep and present the cultural and historical heritage of Mostar and Herzegovina.[2] It is housed in the former home of Džemal Bijedić, the head of the Yugoslav Government who died in a plane crash in 1977. The building, constructed during the Austrian-Hungarian period, is an example of a mixture of architectural features between the Austrian-style dwelling and Oriental residency.

The Herzegovina Museum owns a collection of archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, as well as documents supplying information on the various periods of the city of Mostar and Herzegovina. It also features antique furniture and historical objects of daily use.[3]

References

1. "Herzegovina Museum". Visit Mostar. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
2. "Herzegovina Museum — Mostar". Exploring Bosnia & Herzegovina]. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
3. Museum of Herzegovina Mostar

See also

• List of museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina