Archaeological Museum of Đerdap | Museums of Serbia

Archaeological Museum of Đerdap in Eastern Serbia showcases the history of Kladovo and its surrounding area, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The documentary material reveals former sites in the wider area of the Đerdap Gorge and bears witness to the cultural heritage of this region.

One of the two archaeological museums in our country and one of the few specialized museums, the Archaeological Museum of Đerdap was established in 1996, with a specially designed building for its needs.

Today, the museum preserves objects that are over ten millennia old. The permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Đerdap chronologically presents the prehistoric period, the Roman era, the early Byzantine period, and the Middle Ages.

The Đerdap Collection contains over 1500 exhibits found at various locations in this part of Serbia. The museum collection showcases the Stone and Bronze Ages, the ancient and medieval periods, and the period until the end of the 16th century.

Among the exhibited artifacts, there are numerous rarities. Replicas of sculptures from Lepenski Vir, such as the Mother Goddess, Danube Mermaid, and Danubius, immediately attract visitors' attention. Of course, the original specimens of these figures, which are of exceptional importance, are conserved and exhibited at the National Museum in Belgrade.

Clay figures of farmers from Starčevo and Vinča, horns, stone tools, bones, and pottery date back to the Neolithic period. Objects for entertainment and recreation, food preparation and preservation, warfare items, and other artistic works also testify to this period.

Objects from the Roman era remind us of the conquests, power, and life during the Roman period. They are the most represented in the permanent exhibition and, in addition to military equipment, include architectural elements, marble portraits, glass, metal, and ceramic objects, luxury jewelry, gold coins, and oil lamps. Inscriptions from the time of Trajan and Diocletian indicate the turbulent era of the Roman Empire.

The Trajan's Plaque is visible only from the Danube and represents one of the most significant records of Trajan's construction activities on the Danube. Other important examples of Roman architecture include Trajan's Canal, the Pontes Bridge, and the Diana Fortress.

The medieval period portrays the arrival of the Slavs in Eastern Serbia, and the necropolis findings are the best evidence of this era. Numismatic collections, clay objects, metal jewelry, and precious stones confirm the dominance and strong influence of Byzantium in this region. The medieval Fetislam Fortress, where numerous objects reflecting the lives of soldiers and residents of the fortress were found, is preserved at the entrance to Kladovo.

Thanks to the permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Đerdap and the monument complexes, it is clear how the culture of living along the Danube in Eastern Serbia has evolved over the past ten thousand years.

The Archaeological Museum of Đerdap in Kladovo is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 5 PM. The ticket price is 300 dinars, while discounted tickets with a 50% discount are available for privileged visitor categories.