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Nikola Tesla Museum
The guide was updated:The Nikola Tesla Museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Serbia's greatest scientist and inventor, is housed in a stunning residential villa built in 1929 by the esteemed Serbian architect Dragiša Brašovan.
In line with Tesla's last will and testament, his heritage was transferred to Belgrade in 1951. The museum's permanent exhibition showcases over 160,000 original documents, 2,000 books and magazines, 1,200 historical and technical items, 1,500 photographs and glass photo plates, and 1,000 plans and drawings, all pertaining to the life and work of this extraordinary inventor. Additionally, the museum is home to the urn containing Nikola Tesla's ashes.
Useful Information
- Address: Muzej Nikole Tesle, Krunska 51, Belgrade
- Opening hours: Mon 10am–6pm, Tue–Sun 10am–8pm
- Website: tesla-museum.org/en
- Phone: +381 11 2433886
- Email: nikolateslamuzej@gmail.com
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Nikola Tesla Museum
The Nikola Tesla Museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Serbia's greatest scientist and inventor, is housed in a stunning residential villa built in 1929 by the esteemed Serbian architect Dragiša Brašovan.
In line with Tesla's last will and testament, his heritage was transferred to Belgrade in 1951. The museum's permanent exhibition showcases over 160,000 original documents, 2,000 books and magazines, 1,200 historical and technical items, 1,500 photographs and glass photo plates, and 1,000 plans and drawings, all pertaining to the life and work of this extraordinary inventor. Additionally, the museum is home to the urn containing Nikola Tesla's ashes.
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