Her Excellency, Ms. Marija Kapitanović, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Romania visiting MNIT
I had the honor of receiving the visit of Her Excellency, Mrs. Marija Kapitanović, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Romania. This meeting represented an important opportunity for dialogue and exchange of impressions about the importance of museum heritage in strengthening cultural relations between Romania and Croatia.
We thank His Excellency for the visit and for the appreciation given, expressing our desire to continue collaboration in the spirit of cultural dialogue and the valorization of common heritage.









LOVE Celebration at the MUSEUM
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Hours 14:00 PM – 18:00 PM
The National History Museum of Transylvania
Red with your loved one and spend a special afternoon together, where history and art intertwine in a fairytale atmosphere. Participate in the workshop dedicated to ancient jewelry and discover the mastery of craftsmen from the 5th century.
In addition, we invite you to explore the exhibition "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Adornments", a fascinating foray into the universe of jewelry and art of migratory warriors.
We are waiting for you at the museum to celebrate the love and beauty of history together!
Museum hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00
Online tickets: https://bit.ly/4ci3Uwe
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CRAFTS CHAIN – MINIATURE TOOLS
We enthusiastically started the first activity of this year, "The Chain of Crafts - Miniature Tools", together with the "Haihui among Words" association, continuing the partnership that has already become a tradition for the museum.
We met with the young visitors in a new and friendly setting, the hall dedicated to discovering treasures from the "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Adornments" exhibition space.
Our colleague Andra, a museum educator, presented the fascinating history of the discovery of the treasure from Șimleu Silvaniei, Luminița, a primary school teacher and the museum's trusted friend, introduced us to the wonderful world of stories of forgotten crafts, and Monica, a museographer, helped us decipher the crafts depicted through the 52 pendants of the gold chain with miniatures.
As we have accustomed the curious young people who participate in our educational workshops, there were no shortage of surprises: at the end, everyone was able to take home a book and a medallion, a copy of one of the pendants on the chain, to remind them of this great experience.
Follow us to sign up for our new workshop, "The Young Princess' Necklace", which will take place at the end of February.








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Statement by the National Museum of Transylvania's History regarding the incident at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands
Cluj-Napoca, January 25, 2025: The National Museum of Transylvanian History (MNIT) expresses its deep regret over the serious incident that occurred at the Drents Museum in Assen (Netherlands), where, on the morning of January 25, 2025, part of the Dacian treasure exhibited within the exhibition "Dacia! The Kingdom of Gold and Silver" was stolen. We express our solidarity with our colleagues in the Netherlands and Romania who are making efforts to recover these priceless pieces of heritage.
The National Museum of Transylvania's History (MNIT) participated in this international exhibition, organized by the National Museum of History of Romania, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, and hosted by the Drents Museum from July 2024 to January 2025. 24 exceptional pieces were loaned from our collections, including:
- Two gold diadems from the Sărmășag hoard, from the late Bronze Age.
- Gold bracelet and necklace elements, from the Boarta hoard, Hallstatt.
- Three silver fibulae from the Cojocna hoard, La Tène, and a torques, discovered at Sânger, from the La Tène period.
- Goldsmith tools and patterns from the jewelry processing workshop at Pecica, from the La Tène period.
- Gold engagement ring, discovered in Criștești, from the Roman period.
According to current information, the pieces borrowed from the MNIT collection are not among those stolen in the robbery.
For this project, MNIT collaborated closely with the National Museum of History of Romania, respecting all international security standards. The protection systems in the Drents Museum were assessed as adequate, and the pieces benefited from a “wall-to-wall” insurance policy, covering risks such as transport, theft and destruction.
MNIT stands with its partners in the Netherlands and Romania in efforts to recover stolen cultural goods and continues to collaborate with the authorities and international organizations involved.
Marcu Felix, MNIT Manager

Sânger, Mureș County, La Tène
1st century BC

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The Legacy of Gold – From Ore to Ornament
Museum Education Program – Thursday, January 30, 2025, 15:30 PM
The museum's collaboration with the HaiHui Association in Words has reached its fourth educational project: "The Legacy of Gold - From Ore to Ornament", which complements the exhibition "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Ornaments", recently opened at MNIT (2nd floor).
By The first activity, "Chain of Crafts - Miniature Tools", gives you the opportunity to discover the historical value of the treasure from Șimleu and better understand the crafts of the past. Together we will discover a special piece - a gold chain, weighing 70,57 g and 92 cm long, with 52 pendants representing ancient crafts: farmer, blacksmith, carpenter, jeweler, fisherman, boatman, warrior, butcher and many others. Together with the museum educators, children will explore history and create their own "miniature tools".
>>> When? Thursday, January 30, 2025, 15:30 PM
>>> Where? Second floor, in the exhibition space of the National Museum of Transylvanian History (MNIT)
>>> For whom? Children aged 6 to 11 (places available: 10)
Project team: Monica Bodea (museographer), Andra Comiati (museum educator), Luminița Bratu (primary school teacher).
How can you sign up? Call for reservations:
Monica: 0745392935
Luminita: 0748989347
Hurry up, places are limited!
Let's discover the hidden treasures of the past together and have fun learning new things!
We are waiting for you,
MNIT Team and HaiHui Association among Words

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Program January 24, '25 – Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities
On Friday, January 24, on the occasion of the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities, the museum is closed.
Thank you for understanding.
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Friday, January 24th, on the occasion of the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities, the museum will be closed. Thank you for your understanding.

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Acta Musei Napocensis – 61/2024
The Historica series of the scientific yearbook Acta Musei Napocensis has been enriched with a new issue, 61/2024. We would like to thank the authors and collaborators who contributed to the creation of this volume. The content of the volume can be consulted online and downloaded at https://amn-historica.mnit.ro/.

Acta Musei Napocensis – 61/I/2024
We announce the publication of issue 61/I/2024 of the scientific yearbook Acta Musei Napocensis. Prehistory – Ancient History – Archaeology. We would like to thank the authors and collaborators who contributed to the creation of this volume.
Its content can be accessed at: https://amn.mnit.ro/ro/pagini/arhiva.html

January 15 – National Culture Day
On Wednesday, January 15, on the occasion of National Culture Day, MNIT offers free access to all visitors.
You're welcome!
Schedule: Tuesday-Sunday, 10.00:18.00-XNUMX:XNUMX
On Wednesday, January 15, on the occasion of National Culture Day, MNIT offers free entry to all visitors.
We look forward to welcoming you!
OPENING HOURS: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Invitation - Finishing of the exhibition "Monica, the Radio and Security"
On Monday, January 13, starting at 11:30 a.m., we invite you to participate in the closing of the exhibition "Monica, the Radio and the Security", organized by the Institute for the Investigation of the Crimes of Communism and the Memory of the Romanian Exile (IICCMER) and hosted by the National History Museum of of Transylvania (MNIT).
During the event, the essential moments from the life and activity of Monica Lovinescu will be presented, as well as details about the exhibition concept. Along with Dr. Felix Marcu, MNIT Manager, Prof. will take the floor. university Dr. Daniel Șandru, executive president of IICCMER, Dan Mihai Țălnaru, IICCMER executive director, Prof. university Dr. Virgiliu Ţărău, the special guest of this event, and Dr. Dalia Báthory, one of the curators of the exhibition.
The event will take place at the MNIT headquarters, Str. Constantin Daicoviciu, no. 2, 1st floor, in the event hall.
We are waiting for you!
