“GLAVAŠEVA KUĆA” MUSEUM – Novi Bečej

“GLAVAŠEVA KUĆA” MUSEUM – Novi Bečej

Vladimir Glavaš was born in 1834 into a wealthy family in Vranjevo. He became a noble and humane man of high moral character, supporting the Serbian national struggle in Austria-Hungary, acting as a benefactor, and becoming an honorary member of Matica Srpska. He completed his law studies in Prague but, due to his moral principles, chose not to practice law. Glavaš regularly visited the Orthodox church but also the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, as well as the synagogue, nurturing his soul in this way. He is remembered as an eccentric who rarely received visitors. Since he never married, he had no descendants.

He bequeathed his house and the majority of his estate to the church, specifying that the house should be used as an office and council hall for the church parish, but never as a school, as he did not want “female children to reside in the house.” Glavaš House is protected by the state and is now managed by the municipality. After restoration work, on the centenary of Vladimir Glavaš’s death (February 16, 2009), the first museum in Novi Bečej was opened in this house.

Visitors enter through large wooden gates along the main street of Vranjevo, Josif Marinković Street, stepping back into history. The house, built in the first half of the 19th century, exudes the scent of the past. The museum consists of several differently arranged rooms.

In the first larger room, visitors can see numerous old photographs, offering a glimpse into the life at the time. The images show Dr. Glavaš, other notable Vranjevo residents, clergy, and ordinary people.

Although the house of the famous composer Josif Marinković, a native of Vranjevo, has not been turned into a museum, one room in Glavaš House has been dedicated as Marinković’s memorial room. It is furnished with luxurious furniture and contains a harmonium, an instrument similar to a small organ. On the walls are framed, yellowed sheets with the musical notes of Marinković’s works, as well as a drawing by local artist Milorad Josimović, depicting a possible appearance of the composer’s birth house based on local stories. Visitors can also see an album with photographs of Josif Marinković and his family, along with several portraits. A 1910 invitation card is also on display, detailing the dress code for a ball attended by gentlemen and ladies.

The other rooms of the museum-house are carefully arranged in the style of the period. The wall painting matches the original from Glavaš’s time, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship. Portraits of the Glavaš family adorn the walls, and the furniture mirrors pieces used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can see an old stove, a vintage oven, two antique couches, a massive wall cupboard, a historic mirror, a piano, and small items that perfectly fit the house’s authentic atmosphere. These objects reflect the real lives of the wealthy residents of the past, offering a tangible connection to history.

From the courtyard, one can view the tower of the nearby Catholic church. There is also a smaller building in the yard that once housed Glavaš’s coachman. One room of this building now serves as a cooperage workshop, another as a barber’s room, and a third as a corner for the Local Club of Novi Bečej and Vranjevo residents, which also functions as a small gallery.

Entrance to the Vranjevo–Novi Bečej museum is free of charge.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

69 Josif Marinković Street, Novi Bečej
+381 (0)63 87 65 556 (Janoš Koso) +381 (0)62 773 522
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