Kragujevac
Šumarice Memorial Park
Large memorial park and museum for the October 1941 massacre. Audio guide available.
Quick answer
Šumarice marks the execution of an estimated 2,800 men and boys of Kragujevac by German occupation forces on 21 October 1941. Hundreds of high school students were among them. The park and its museum are a moving place to visit.
Quick facts
- Type
- Memorial park
- Where
- Kragujevac
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Entry
- Free park, museum paid
- Opening hours
- Park always open. Museum: Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–16:00
- Last checked
- 1 Nov 2026
What to see
- The 21 October Museum
- The monuments spread through the park
- The Interrupted Flight memorial to the students
Map
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Getting there
It is on the edge of the city, a few minutes by taxi or local bus from the center.
Good to know
This is a place of remembrance, so visit quietly. An audio guide is available at the museum.
Stay nearby
Compare places to stay around Kragujevac.
See hotelsSources
- Wikipedia: Šumarice Memorial Park (facts, CC BY-SA)
- Serbia SuperFan: Kragujevac guide
Checked online 1 Nov 2026. Prices, hours and access change; confirm before you travel.
