Museums and Theatres in Novi Sad

Culture & Arts in Novi Sad

Novi Sad's cultural landscape is defined by its diverse institutions, from the Serbian National Theatre, the oldest professional theater in the country, to the Museum of Vojvodina’s archaeological and ethnographic collections. The Gallery of Matica Srpska houses a vast collection of Serbian art spanning four centuries, while the Museum of Contemporary Art of Vojvodina focuses on modern media and regional installations. This selection also highlights the city's multicultural identity through the Hungarian-language Novosadsko pozorište and the international programming of the Cultural Center and French Institute.

Новосадско позориште

Founded in 1974, this theater performs plays primarily in the Hungarian language with Serbian subtitles, focusing on contemporary and avant-garde productions.

Културни центар Новог Сада

This multidisciplinary hub hosts major events like the Novi Sad Jazz Festival and Euro-In Film, featuring a cinema, exhibition galleries, and literary programs.

Serbian National Theatre

The Serbian National Theatre, located in Novi Sad, is one of the major theatres of Serbia.

Gallery of Matica Srpska

One of Serbia’s most significant art institutions, it preserves and exhibits national art from the 16th to the 20th century, including a notable collection of Serbian Baroque paintings.

Museum of Vojvodina

The Museum of Vojvodina is an art and natural history museum in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Francuski institut

A cultural outpost promoting French language and culture through art exhibitions, film screenings, and educational workshops in collaboration with local artists.

Museum of Modern Art

Dedicated to contemporary art from the Vojvodina region, this museum showcases modern painting, sculpture, and digital media installations within a mid-20th-century architectural setting.