Aeronautical Museum in Belgrade — Attraction in City of Belgrade

This is a hidden place form most tourists. That's a shame. This museum was planned during the last decades of former Yugoslavia. The plans for the museum were realistic and exciting for any aviation buff. The main building was, luckily finished and opened to the public before the economic and political collapse of the 90's. The museum survived only thanks to dedicated staff and volunteers. Today There are four main attractions to see - Museum collections on the inside and outside of the museum. There are planes from first years of human flight, WWI, WWII, Korea...all the way up to MiG-21 from the 80's. Outside collection has Yugoslav presidential plane used by their ruler Tito. Some Russian Kamov naval helos with powerful radar systems... Political collateral damage - Iraqi MiG-23s that were stranded in Serbia during an overhaul when the US invaded Iraq. And finally, Yugoslav aircraft put out of service after the peace agreement in Kumanovo in the year 1999.

There are some interesting things from the wars of the 90's. A tail of Yugoslav trainer/attack plane SOKO G-4 Supergaleb that was hit with a Stinger SAM and returned safely to the base. US F-117 cockpit, helmet and ejection seat and F-16 tail (both shot down over Serbia in 1999.) Some predator drones and Tomahawk missiles shot down with Bofors 40mm AAA. Sad, but unique exhibit.

The place is underfunded and is hard to reach. I was there while I waited for my flight. Cheap, quiet, friendly staff and...

I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Aeronautical Museum in Belgrade, and it was an experience that left me in awe. As an aviation enthusiast, I was particularly thrilled to see the famous downed F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter on display, which added an extra level of intrigue to my visit.

First and foremost, the museum itself is well-organized and exhibits a vast collection of aircraft from various eras, showcasing the rich aviation history of Serbia. The display halls are spacious, allowing visitors to comfortably explore the impressive array of planes, helicopters, engines, and other aviation artifacts.

The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the F-117 Nighthawk. Seeing this iconic aircraft up close was an absolute treat. The museum's careful preservation and presentation of the F-117 is commendable. It offers an excellent opportunity to examine the unique design and learn about the history and capabilities of this groundbreaking stealth aircraft.

Overall, my visit to the Aeronautical Museum in Belgrade, particularly to see the downed F-1117 Nighthawk, was an unforgettable experience. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply someone curious about flight and history, this museum is an absolute must-visit. The combination of captivating exhibits, knowledgeable staff, and the opportunity to witness the iconic F-117 make it a destination that should not be missed. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest...

The only reason I'm giving 4 stars and not 5 is the condition of the building inside and out, along with the missing information panels. Also most of the information is understandably in Serbian so English translations would be welcome as I did get the impression it's mostly tourists that seem to visit it.

Fundamentally this is a great museum with a number of unusual and rare exhibits including a surprisingly large amount of WW2 planes. The exhibits inside are in decent condition for the most part however the ones outside are tired to say the least, but that's 30+ years of exposure to the elements for you. Also interesting to see the parts of shot down America jets.

The building itself is fantastic to look at, although the advertising along one side does spoil it now. It's a very unusual building in its design effectively looking like a donut. The Windows could do with a clean as it can get dull inside. Having said this, even in its run down state there's something imposing or majestic about it harking back to I guess more soviet type Cold War architecture. It's only 600 dinar for adults and a 10 minute walk tops from the airport so worth a visit.

A bit of investment would be so worthwhile in this site, however given the overall worn down look of Belgrade I doubt that will ever happen which is a crying shame. You may have the place all to yourself as well if you go around opening time during the...