Ethnography and Natural History Museum
Muzeul Național de Etnografie și Istorie Naturală
Oldest museum in the region, housed in a historic pseudo-Moorish building. It features extensive collections of natural history, archaeology, and ethnography, including a complete skeleton of a Deinotherium giganteum. Read more…
Opening hours
Open 24/7
Admission
Reduced rates for pensioners and university students. Last Wednesday of each month is a sanitary day.
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Established in 1889, this is the oldest museum in the country. The institution is housed in a unique pseudo-Moorish architectural complex, also described as Persian-style, which was constructed between 1903 and 1905. It is designated as a National Monument of historical and architectural importance.
The museum is open to the public and maintains diverse collections spanning paleontology, geology, zoology, archaeology, and ethnography. A central highlight is the permanent exhibition titled Nature. Human. Culture. Notable displays include rare fossils, traditional artifacts, and the famous complete skeleton of a Deinotherium giganteum.
The site includes a Botanical Garden with a Vivarium and a landscaped garden. In addition to its permanent displays, the museum serves as a venue for cultural events, scientific seminars, and handicraft exhibitions.
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