Museum of Vuk and Dositej, Belgrade

The Museum of Vuk and Dositej, located in Belgrade, is a significant cultural and historical institution dedicated to the lives and legacies of Vuk Stefanović Karadžić and Dositej Obradović. Established in 1949, the museum resides in the former Belgrade Higher School, an Ottoman-style building originally constructed in 1739. This building, one of the eight oldest preserved residential structures in Belgrade, is also known as Dositej's Lyceum.

Vuk Stefanović Karadžić (1787–1864) was a pivotal figure in the reform of the Serbian language, while Dositej Obradović (1742–1811) was an influential writer and the first Minister of Education in Serbia. The museum serves as a vital site for understanding the revival of Serbian culture during the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire. Since 1979, it has been managed by the National Museum of Serbia.

The former Belgrade Higher School, founded in 1808 by Dositej Obradović, was Serbia's first higher education institution and the precursor to the University of Belgrade. Vuk Stefanović Karadžić was among its first students. The building, originally constructed as a residence for the Belgrade Defterdar (head of the Ottoman provincial treasury) and possibly housing a harem, features typical Turkish townhouse architecture, with two floors and an attic.

The upper floor of the museum is dedicated to Vuk Stefanović Karadžić, showcasing items belonging to him, including travel bags, glasses, a stilt, a rod, a holster, and smoking accessories. The exhibits also feature various documents from the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, such as diplomas, business cards, bills, and vouchers, as well as portraits, correspondence, and books from his library. The ground floor focuses on Dositej Obradović, displaying his personal belongings, manuscripts, and a library.

The museum also hosts thematic exhibits, presenting items beyond the regular collection, and organizes lectures featuring eminent scholars, writers, and historians, as well as musical and dramatic performances. These activities form part of its outreach program, extending its cultural impact throughout Serbia.