Museum
Mother Teresa Memorial House
Спомен куќа на Мајка Тереза
The Mother Teresa Memorial House stands on the site of the old church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, where Mother Teresa was baptised in 1910. Small, free, and centrally located, it is a quick but meaningful stop on any Skopje visit.
Time
30–45 minutes
Cost
Free
Address
Makedonija Street, Skopje
Best time
Weekday mornings
Quick answer
Things to do
- Visit the small exhibition of photographs and personal items
- Step into the chapel on the upper floor
- Combine with a walk on Macedonia Street and the square
Is it worth visiting?
This is a compact, central memorial exhibition rather than a large museum. Its strongest material connects Mother Teresa's childhood in Skopje with her later life and work.
Worth visiting if
- You want a meaningful 30–45 minute indoor stop.
- You are interested in biography, religion or humanitarian history.
Consider skipping if
- Your museum time is limited and your interests are primarily archaeology or art.
Getting there
Walk south along pedestrian Macedonia Street from Macedonia Square; the distinctive modern building is close to the centre.
Visit conditions
- Crowds
- Usually manageable; groups can briefly fill small rooms.
- Setting
- Indoor exhibition and chapel in a central building.
- In rain
- A useful bad-weather stop.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Confirm before visiting
- Seating
- Limited
- Shade
- Available
- Food
- Nearby
- Drinking water
- Nearby
Accessibility
The modern building is more manageable than historic sites, but confirm lift operation or specific assistance directly if essential.
With children
Suitable for a short calm visit; displays are text- and object-led, so younger children may engage less.
Photography
- The exterior is easiest to frame from across Macedonia Street.
- Follow room signage before indoor photography.
Combine with
Reviewed: 2026-07-30 · Source used: Mother Teresa Memorial House
Tips
- Entry is free — donations welcomed
- Visits take 30-45 minutes; longer for the chapel
- Photography rules vary by room; check signage
Appears in these routes
Nearby attractions
Frequently asked
Was Mother Teresa born in Skopje?+
Yes. Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu — later Mother Teresa — was born in Skopje in 1910 and baptised the following day at the church that stood on this site.
Is entry to the Mother Teresa Memorial House free?+
Yes — there is no ticket. Small donations are welcomed to support upkeep.
How long does a visit take?+
Allow 30-45 minutes for the exhibition and chapel. Longer if you want to sit with the audiovisual material.
Source: Reference · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Verify opening hours and prices before your visit.