Railway Museum

About

The Railway Museum in Belgrade, founded in 1950, is a unique institution dedicated to the history of rail transport in Serbia and the former Yugoslavia. Housed in a striking neoclassical building originally designed for the Ministry of Transport, the museum showcases over 40,000 items, including historic locomotives, carriages, signaling equipment, and archival materials. Its permanent exhibition, “Through the History of Yugoslav Railways,” opened in 1953 and remains a central feature. Highlights include the “Rama” locomotive from 1861 and “Milan,” the first Serbian-built locomotive from 1882. The museum also maintains a rich archive and library, preserving technical documentation, photographs, maps, and periodicals. Located at the corner of Hajduk-Veljkov venac and Nemanjina Street, the museum welcomes visitors with a vintage green locomotive at its entrance, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of rail travel in the region.

Belgrade Serbia

Location

The Railway Museum in Belgrade is located at Nemanjina Street 6, at the corner of Hajduk-Veljkov venac and Nemanjina, in a striking neoclassical building constructed between 1927 and 1931. Originally built for the Ministry of Transport of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the building is distinguished by its remarkable clock tower above the central façade. The museum, established in 1950, showcases the rich history of Serbian railways with over 40,000 artifacts, including historic locomotives like the “Rama” from 1861 and “Milan,” the first locomotive built in Serbia in 1882. It is situated just outside Belgrade’s main train station, making it easily accessible by public transport such as buses and trams. Nearby, visitors can explore the vibrant city center and enjoy convenient connections to other cultural landmarks. The museum’s location and collection offer a unique glimpse into Serbia’s railway heritage within the heart of Belgrade.