Nikola Tesla museum in Belgrade

Nikola Tesla's legacy in Belgrade centers around the Nikola Tesla Museum. Established in 1952, it houses over 160,000 original documents, thousands of personal artifacts, working models of his inventions, and the famous golden spherical urn holding his ashes.

.During my son and daughter in laws recent holiday in Belgrade they visited here

Following Tesla's death in New York City in 1943, his nephew Sava Kosanović arranged for Tesla's personal estate—including his papers, notebooks, and ashes—to be transferred to Belgrade in 1951.

Although Tesla was born in Smiljan (modern-day Croatia) and spent most of his professional life in the United States, he was of ethnic Serbian heritage but visited Belgrade only once in June 1892. During his brief 31-hour visit, he received a hero's welcome, met with King Alexander I, and addressed students and scholars at the Higher School.

If you fly into Belgrade your plane lands at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Serbia's main international gateway was officially renamed in Tesla's honor in 2006.

A glass display case showcasing a tailored suit, hat, and shoes worn by Nikola Tesla.

Nearby cases hold specialized electrical measurement devices, galvanometers, and lab equipment.

A wall panel features a bronze cast nameplate from the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. at the Adams Power Station (dated 1899), along with a model of a high-voltage electrical component.

This glass case contains a 1914 typed letter on Tesla Company letterhead addressed to Louis C. Tiffany, hand-written mathematical calculations, large scissors, a pocket watch, and a black alligator skin satchel.

This is the gilded urn containing the ashes of Nikola Tesla at the Museum. Per Tesla's wishes, his remains were cremated, and in 1957, his ashes were moved to Belgrade and placed inside this gold-plated spherical urn resting on a pedestal.

Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 and died on January 7, 1943 at the age of 86.

All photos are from my family albums

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Comments · 8

@sunscape(76)· 5h
I love seeing the museum honoring him. What a great tribute that his family sent these items to Belgrade. He was such an enlightened man.
@steven-patrick(74)· 7h
Very cool museum. I always was fascinated by Tesla. Sort of the genius, ahead of his time scientist that people are inspired by. But unfortunately went off the rails a little at the end of his life. It made his reputation complicated. But thats the kind of thing that also makes him fascinating 🙂
@stefano.massari(75)· 23h
100% upvote. Tesla is my favorite scientist. I've read books and seen movies about him. One of my dreams is to visit this museum. Thank you so much for talking about it and sharing these photographs with us.
@apnigrich(76)· 1d
There is a crazy version that there was no Tunguska meteorite. These were the experiments of Nikola Tesla. Moreover, all this was done at a great distance, i.e. he was not at the site of the explosion.
@roswelborges(74)· 1d
I wasn't aware the museum had been relocated. Still, I imagine visiting it would be a delight. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of such a special tour! !lady !HBIT !alive
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@cayitus63(70)· 1d
Greetings @melinda010100 It's a pleasure to greet you and see your spectacular post, soon there will be posts about shadows from me...hugs.
@pixresteemer(71)· 1d
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