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◾A visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade is definitely worth it, but there are a few things you should be aware of before you go. ▫️Firstly, the museum does not accept card payments, so make sure you have Serbian dinars (cash) on hand. This is important to avoid any inconvenience at the entrance. ▫️The museum operates on an hourly tour system, allowing up to 60 visitors per tour. Unfortunately, there’s no reservation system unless you are part of a group of 10 or more. This means you’ll likely have to wait outside in line, regardless of the weather conditions—be it under the hot sun, in the rain, or during the cold. If you decide to wait in your car until it's your time to enter, be cautious, as you might miss your turn in the line and end up having to wait for another hour! ▫️The presentation is in English and it is good, but they must use a microphone and speak slowly because you can't hear very well in the room , so if you want to hear the presentation you have to be very close to the person that explains. ✅ In the museum, you’ll find the experience to be truly rewarding. The museum offers a 20-minute presentation and a live demonstration of some of Tesla's groundbreaking experiments. You’ll also get to see a variety of personal belongings, including his real clothes and machines that he worked on. 🔘The highlight for many is the gilded sphere that contains Nikola Tesla's ashes—it's a powerful reminder that you're in the presence of a man who truly changed the world.
Harry SaroisHarry Sarois
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Very poor museum for a national hero. Serbia needs to invest more in this. The criticisms in other reviews are all correct. My suggestion to make it more enjoyable is to arrive at 9:45am, for the first English group tour of the day at 10am. Then the sun does not hit the queue outside, and there are fewer people inside. (Check the website for the time of the first English tour of each day, it changes apparently.) Our guide unfortunately spoke too quickly, swallowed his words, and had an unfunny sense of humour which made the experience painful. The whole tour is delivered by this guide, so the delivery really needs to be good, and it can be improved a lot. The exhibits are poorly explained, so you can't even gain much knowledge by walking around yourself. Why not include an explanation of how alternating current works? Tesla's greatest invention isn't even explained in simple terms. Usually science-literate people will attend this museum, and there's nothing for them to connect with. The 15min video is fine, but then why even have a museum? The whole point of being in a physical space is to walk around and experience Tesla's genius. I think the video is a lazy way out. The museum should walk us through the same information in a more tangible way. Make it exciting for visitors, allow us to linger on some ideas longer, not race through a video. The coil-ion experiments are cute, but this is not good enough in my view. There should be ways kids can interact by themselves, so they can get excited by physics. We're told not to touch anything. Boring! Give us something to engage us, that's the job of a museum of physics. Doesn't have to be electrified or dangerous, just something interesting. It's a problem when the word you see written the most in a museum is 'don't'. It was explained to us that the most important thing about the museum was having Tesla's actual ashes in an urn. Really? That's what makes people come to the museum? Absolute rubbish. The most important thing is Tesla's ideas, and they are poorly communicated. In general the physics was never explained properly, so you leave without understanding why Tesla was a genius. Why was it hard to do what he did? Why did his experiences work? What makes his ideas stand out? So much more could be done with this museum. And the confusing entry requirements are just salt in the wounds. The museum owners should hire someone to overhaul this museum entirely. Sorry, Serbia, this is embarrassing. Please invest in it.
Paul EdkinsPaul Edkins
110
Unless you arrive perfectly on time and are lucky enough to fit into the next batch of visitors, you can expect to spend the next (up to) 60 minutes waiting infront of the entrance under scorching sun. There’s only a tiny tent available which fits <10 people. The rest can forget about any shade. Unfortunately that’s just the foreplay to an overall underwhelming experience. The museum is located in a very small, two floor villa. Only the first floor is dedicated to the museum. (They didn’t let the visitors to the 2nd floor). The lower floor consists of 3 small rooms, displaying an extremely limited selection of Tesla’s inventions. The biggest room (something like 40 sqm) is dedicated primarily to a small cinema (too small for the amount of people they let in with each batch) and the Tesla coil, which they later use for live demonstration. At the beginning of the exposition they sit you down to watch ~15 minutes of video summary of Tesla’s life (yet again extremely limited in scope, obviously). Afterwards they demonstrate the Tesla coil, which I understand, thanks to its visual nature, is probably a popular thing with tourists - however to reduce Tesla’s contribution to society to “ball thingy makes lightning” is an insult. At the end you’re free to explore the rest of the exposition, which includes less than <15 minutes of content, before the next batch of sunburnt poor souls is marched in. The pricing is on par with the world’s biggest and most important museums, eg the Dutch Rijksmuseum, Prague’s National Museum, not to mention e.g. London’s free museums, which are all easily 50-100x larger. Given how big of an international legend Nikola Tesla is I would expect much more from a museum dedicated to his name. I would even call this a disgrace. Watch any documentary online about Tesla’s life and inventions and you’ll know 10x more than anyone who’s visited this museum. I’d recommend skipping this “experience” altogether. There are other, beautiful sights in Belgrade, spend your precious time there. At least until the government, or whoever is running this operation, decides to pay the full tribute to one of the most influential scientists of our time, by properly expanding the Museum.
Štěpán FauŠtěpán Fau
120
Without any doubt Tesla was a genius! His contribution to the world we live in today is billion times bigger than the modest museum dedicated to his life. It is pity that his homeland couldn't find enough resources to build a real museum, despite the fact that hundreds of institutions bear his name. I'm not Serbian but think that his legacy is much more important (for both Serbia and the humanity) than Saint Sava's, who enjoys a giant cathedral (costing thousand times more than the Tesla museum) amidst a lovely park. Isn't it pity that in 21-st century religion is still much more powerful than science, & genius like Nikola had to seek a better future abroad... Would Serbia be a better place today if Tesla stayed home? The museum has lovely staff & exhibition, but is far too small & can't accommodate more than a handful of people at a time. I had to wait 4 (!) hours to get in. There is no way to book your visit at a particular time, nor other payment options than cash (Serbian currency only). There is no waiting area or parking - if the weather is poor - prepare your umbrella and appropriate clothing, or stay in your car awaiting the illegal parking fine... Your time in the museum is also limited to under 1 h, so other people can get in... Would any government official ever read feedback like mine? Can they save a penny from their rich offices, cars, security & packages to build a proper museum? Best regards Roy Broff earthling
Roy BroffRoy Broff
60
I was very much looking forward to visit this museum and was very disappointed by exhibition itself and the way it is “managed”. First of all - there is no bathroom for visitors in the building. Excuse me, but I think nearly everyone there were tourists. What kind of torture is that to do a guided tour without one being able to visit a bathroom? Second, we came at 10:00 it weren’t allowed in as it was “already full” and had to wait another hour to stay in a line to get inside. The organization of the museum is just poorly thought out. The “tour” starts with everyone watching a 15 min movie about Tesla. Pure facts, not entertaining at all. Being a Nicola Tesla enthusiast I bet I could tell a better story about his life and achievements than that dorky movie you HAVE to watch. After the movie the guide did some experiments which were nice. But because the museum is tiny it was very overcrowded and as a result uncomfortable. It is a shame that this museum could have been absolutely brilliant but in fact it is just mediocre. And again! If any of the staff members of the museum are reading it - manage the bathroom for the visitors. It is a matter of respect!!
Olga MorozovaOlga Morozova
30
I recently visited the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade and found it to be a fascinating and enriching experience. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors and scientists of all time. The exhibits are well-curated and provide a comprehensive overview of Tesla's numerous inventions and contributions to science and technology. Highlights include original documents, photographs, and models of his inventions. The interactive displays and demonstrations, particularly of his famous Tesla coils, are engaging and educational, making complex scientific principles accessible to all visitors. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate, offering insightful tours that enhance the overall experience. The museum also does an excellent job of situating Tesla's work within the broader context of scientific history, highlighting his lasting impact on modern technology. Overall, the Nikola Tesla Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in science, technology, and history. It offers a unique and informative glimpse into the life of a true genius. Highly recommended!
Salvatore Della CorteSalvatore Della Corte
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Krunska 51, Beograd 11000, Serbia
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The Nikola Tesla Museum is a science museum located in Belgrade, Serbia. It is dedicated to honoring and displaying the life and work of Nikola Tesla as well as the final resting place for Tesla.
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