National Museum Zrenjanin to host scent history exhibition

The National Museum Zrenjanin will host the exhibition ‘Nota – priča o mirisu’ (Note – A Story of Scent), opening on October 22, 2026. This exclusive event is organized by the Museum of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Museum of the History of Pharmacy of the University of Belgrade.

As the first exhibition of its kind in Serbia, it explores the phenomenon of scent through various lenses, including science, technology, biology, psychology, history, and culture. The display features historical artifacts ranging from Roman vials found in Viminacium to 19th and 20th-century domestic perfume and cologne production.

Visitors can examine distillation apparatus, plants and animals used in fragrance production, and various historical advertisements. The collection includes items from the Museum of Science and Technology, the Museum of the History of Pharmacy, the National Museum in Požarevac, Parfimerija ‘Sava’, the Institute of Forensic Medicine of the University of Belgrade, and private collections. The exhibition will remain open until January 15, 2027.