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Nikola Tesla Museum

Nikola Tesla Museum
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The Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade is a living tribute to the visionary inventor, located in the elegant Genčić family villa built in the late 1920s by renowned architect Dragiša Brašovan. Established in 1952 and opening its doors in 1955, it was the first technical museum in former Yugoslavia. It preserves Tesla’s richly varied legacy, from over 160,000 original documents, 2,000 books and journals, 1,200 technical exhibits, and 1,500 photographs to personal belongings including his suit, medals, and even the urn containing his ashes. Set across a compact but impactful layout, the museum’s permanent exhibition blends memorial space with interactive demonstrations. Visitors witness working models of Tesla’s inventions—like induction motors, remote‑control boats, and the iconic “Egg of Columbus”—culminating in live Tesla coil experiments that reveal wireless electricity in action . Beyond sensory spectacle, the museum holds Tesla’s archive—inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register—whose manuscripts, drawings, patents, and scientific notes underscore his transformative role in alternating current systems, electrical engineering and modern technology.

Belgrade Serbia
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The Nikola Tesla Museum is located at Krunska 51, in the central Vračar district of Belgrade, Serbia, just a short walk from the vibrant Slavija Square and the Faculty of Law. Housed in a historic 1927 villa designed by architect Dragiša Brašovan, the museum is dedicated to the life and work of the famed inventor Nikola Tesla, and holds the world’s largest collection of his original documents, personal items, and inventions, including the UNESCO-listed Tesla Archive. Nearby, visitors can explore the lively neighborhoods of Vračar and Stari Grad, filled with cafes, shops, and cultural sites. The museum is close to the Church of Saint Sava, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, and within easy reach of the National Library of Serbia and the Nikola Pašić Square. The area is well-connected by public transport, with the closest stops at Slavija Square and Pravni fakultet, and offers convenient access to parking garages for those arriving by car. The Nikola Tesla Museum is a must-visit for science enthusiasts and anyone interested in Serbia’s rich cultural heritage.

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