National Museum: Zmaja od Bosne Street 5, opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., entrance fee: 5 KM, phone: 210 418 (Please keep in mind these weird opening times when planning to go there!)
Besides a huge cultural heritage collection (archaeological and ethnographic) the museum has a natural history collection with indigenous animals and birds as well as a huge collection of insects from all over the world. There is also a collection of shells and minerals which might be of interest to older children. The beautiful botanical garden in the square in the centre of the building is also a small oasis away from traffic noise and the summer heat. It has a fish pond and is a good place for younger kids to play. The museum is on the main road in the direction of Mostar - just past the Holiday Inn which is on the opposite side of the road.
After visiting the museum you can go for a walk along the bank of the Miljacka river which is called Wilson´s Walk. The road is closed after 5pm every evening, every weekend and on public holidays. It is a tree-lined walk (480 lime trees were planted in 1906) and there are 2 and 4-seater bikes for hire which contain baby/child seats. You can also have a nice coffee in the Cafe Tito or Cafe Tort-i-to. There is also a nice swing park for children on the opposite side of the river from the museum about 20 metres downstream past Cafe Cappuchino.
