You can look forward to creative workshops, exhibition tours, a treasure hunt, encounters with mythical creatures and heroes from Serbian mythology, as well as the museum’s rich ethnographic collection.
Đorđe Lobačev School of Comics, Illustration, and Concept Art
Time: 12:00–18:00
Location: Museum Atrium
The comic workshop is intended for young people and anyone interested in exploring the world of visual storytelling through the lens of local mythology. During the workshop, visitors will have the opportunity to learn the basics of comic creation: from developing a story and designing characters to arranging panels and dialogues. With the guidance of comic book authors and illustrators, each participant will be able to create their own comic strip inspired by vampires from Serbian folklore, fairy tales, and legends.
The workshop will be led by the renowned Serbian visual artist, comic author, illustrator, animator, and educator Vladimir Vesović.
Comic Exhibition: The Dardanelles Crew – Guided Tours by the Authors
Time: 15:00 and 17:00
Location: Museum Mezzanine
The exhibition showcases original drawings from the comic book series The Dardanelles Crew, which, through an adventure genre, presents a group of Serbian “superheroes” fighting surreal threats, including vampires. The authors are Pavle Zelić (writer) and Dragan Paunović (artist).
Pavle Zelić, a Serbian writer and film/comic book screenwriter, will personally guide visitors through the exhibition, revealing how a comic is created, what historical and folkloric references were used, and what the audience can expect from the upcoming animated film and series currently in production.
Vampire Protection Hunt
Time: 12:00–16:00
Location: First Floor – Permanent Exhibition Folk Culture of Serbs in the 19th and 20th Century
This interactive activity is suitable for all ages. Visitors will receive a special worksheet with clues and riddles that guide them through the permanent exhibition. At the end of the hunt, successfully completed worksheets can be exchanged for a themed gift in the Museum Gift Shop.
This way, learning about cultural heritage becomes an exciting adventure.
Worksheets are available at the Museum entrance.
Ethnographic Museum Exhibition: Vampire – Our Thing
Time: 10:00–20:00
Location: Ground Floor, Ford Room
This exhibition is dedicated to the local understanding of vampires and features objects, records, photographs, and interpretations related to this phenomenon.
Visitors can learn how vampire beliefs originated, what frightened people, how they protected themselves from supernatural forces, and the cultural significance of these practices in Serbia’s history.
Discover how vampire legends were born and the roles they played in everyday life during the 19th and 20th centuries.
A special guided tour of the exhibition will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 12:00 PM.
You are welcome to deepen your knowledge in conversation with the museum curators.
Gift Shop – Gifts for Vampire Hunters
Time: 10:00–20:00
Location: Atrium
As part of the event, the Museum Gift Shop offers a special selection of themed products:
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The Dardanelles Crew comic book with a personalized dedication from the authors, available at a promotional price;
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Themed vampire protection souvenirs – garlic, hawthorn stakes, basil, and other charms inspired by folk beliefs.
These souvenirs make for a unique gift or memento from an unusual and inspiring experience at the Museum.
Ticket Price for the Full Saturday Program: 300 RSD
(This price includes all activities as part of the event)
Welcome to the World of Serbian Vampires
This program connects folk tradition, mythology, popular culture, and contemporary creative expression.
Our goal is to present the richness of Serbian cultural heritage through an educational and interactive approach, opening a new dialogue between the past and the present.
See you at the Museum – the place where vampires come to life through stories, art, and legends!
