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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December 21 1989
It has been 35 years since the events of December 1989, a defining moment in our recent history. In those days, Romanians took to the streets to claim their freedom, some of them paying the ultimate price so that today we can enjoy fundamental rights, which we consider essential, such as free movement, freedom of speech or the right to free elections .
Five years ago, our museum marked this historic moment with an exhibition designed to recreate the emotion and intensity of December 21, when Cluj first took to the streets. Today, we invite you to remember those moments through a virtual tour of the exhibition, in which the voice of the actor Ionuț Caras will guide you.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://bit.ly/4iYQcDg
EXHIBITION CATALOG: https://bit.ly/4gDhPzS









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Program November 30 – December 2
The museum will be closed between November 30 and December 2.
We are waiting for you on Tuesday, December 3, starting at 10:00!
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The museum will be closed from November 30th to December 2nd.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 3rd starting at 10:00 AM!

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MUZA – COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY
November 20 – December 20, 2024
On the occasion of the "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Ornaments" exhibition, we are starting a temporal dialogue, inviting jewelers-artists to be inspired by the exceptional archaeological pieces on display, to create contemporary jewelry.
We therefore invite you to discover MUZA, a collective exhibition of contemporary jewelry, in dialogue with the exhibition "Forgotten warriors and eternal ornaments", hosted by the National History Museum of Transylvania. The exhibiting artists are: Alexandra Constantinescu, Alexandra Mureșan, Andra Lupu, András Egri, Dan Alban, MONOM Georgiana Ciceo, Horia Câlțea, Ioana Cloșca, Iulia Crișan, Ludwig Menzel, Raluca Buzura, Tatiana Alban, Teodora Dragoș, Vanessa Singezia, Vasile Cloșca.
Through the meeting between old and new, between historical objects and contemporary artists, we want to create a unique context that reveals the aesthetic evolution of this craft over time. Beyond their prominent aesthetics, jewels made of noble materials and adorned with precious stones have been, throughout all historical eras, emblems of social status and economic power. In this sense, they have proven to be revelatory in their ability to encapsulate the essence of societal dynamics over time.
The exhibition can be visited at the MNIT headquarters, Str. Constantin Daicoviciu no. 2, ground floor (the "Medieval and Premodern Lapidary" exhibition hall).
Tickets: MNIT.ro


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08.11.2024
Due to unforeseen organizational problems, Roman lapidary it will not be possible to visit today. Thank you for your understanding!

The Belle Époque Woman: Beauty and Elegance
We are happy to take part in this exhibition project.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/GkRBsnYAftsHikLy/

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In November, MNIT opens the most valuable exhibition in its history: "Forgotten warriors and eternal ornaments".
PRESS RELEASE:
- The collection presents unique treasures in the world, consisting of jewelry, medallions, gold and silver vessels, borrowed from the collections of more than ten museums abroad and in the country.
- Among the exhibits is a spectacular fibula in solid gold, decorated with one of the largest faceted onyx stones. The exhibition will also host pieces from the Pietroasele hoard, known to the general public as "Cloșca cu puii de aur".
Cluj-Napoca, October 4, 2024: The National History Museum of Transylvania (MNIT) is preparing, under the patronage of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture and with the support of the City Hall of Simleu Silvania, an extraordinary temporary exhibition, entitled "Forgotten warriors and eternal ornaments: The migratory barbarians during the crisis of the Roman Empire (5th-6th centuries) BC)". The exhibition, which will be opened starting in November, will be one of the most important events ever organized by MNIT. Unique treasures in the world will be exhibited, consisting of jewelry, medallions, gold and silver vessels, borrowed from the collections of more than ten museums in the country and abroad. Through the interactive exhibition mode, the exhibition will be of interest to all generations.
"Through this exhibition, MNIT continues its collaboration with world-class cultural institutions, the most important artefacts of the exhibition being part of the treasure from Simleu Silvaniei, discovered in two stages (1797, 1889) and located in the collections of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum ) in Vienna and the Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) in Budapest. The second hoard from Simleu Silvaniei, which comes from the Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) in Budapest, will remain for a shorter period, until the beginning of March 2025. The hoard from Simleu Silvaniei is considered one of the most important discoveries from the period of migrations, both regionally and Europeanly, and artifacts from the two hoards will be exhibited for the first time in Transylvania, their place of discovery." says Dr. Felix Marcu, MNIT Manager.
Among the exhibits is a spectacular fibula in solid gold, decorated with one of the largest faceted onyx stones, which impresses with its size and exceptional execution. The object is unique in the world and illustrates the remarkable wealth and craftsmanship of the elites of the 5th century AD. The exhibition will also host pieces from the Pietroasele hoard, known to the general public as "Cloșca cu puii de aur". We believe that the Cluj public will be happy to see pieces discovered in the area, because gold pieces from the princely tombs at Apahida and from the tomb at Florești-Polus Center (today Vivo) will be exhibited. The exhibition aims to present these elites through the most important archaeological discoveries, which highlight major historical and archaeological phenomena that influenced the evolution of Europe and constitute a common cultural heritage for the European community.
"The exhibition will show that the era of migrations should not be seen as a dark period, but rather a transition era from late antiquity to a new era, it being the catalyst on which the history of medieval European states was built. The event highlights the richness and cultural diversity of the Middle Danube region, an area of strategic importance from antiquity to today," says Alpár Dobos, museographer from MNIT.
"This project is an extremely important cultural event that reflects the history and common cultural values that the countries of Europe share. We are satisfied that for this project we managed to form a team of specialists, architects, designers, builders and artists who have been preparing this exhibition for more than a year. We hope that it will arouse great interest among the public, commensurate with the effort put into it. In this way, we want to express our gratitude to all those who supported us in this endeavor, especially the Government of Romania, which, through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, financed this project", concludes Dr. Felix Marcu, MNIT Manager.
For more details: Adrian B. Gog, PR Representative, adrian.gog@prandmore.ro, 0757355675

"Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Ornaments: Migratory Barbarians During the Crisis of the Roman Empire (10th Century AD)" on 10×XNUMX installation
The "10×10" installation sets the stage for the most important event our museum will host this year, starting in November. The exhibition will be temporarily located on the Boulevard of Heroes, so we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity. Dedicated to the "barbarian" elites of the XNUMXth century BC, from the region of the Middle Danube and the Lower Danube, the exhibition "Forgotten warriors and eternal ornaments: migratory barbarians during the crisis of the Roman Empire (XNUMXth century p.Chr.)" promises a fascinating foray into the history of those times.
The "10×10" installation sets the stage for our museum's most important event this year, starting in November. The exhibition will be on display for a limited time on Boulevard of Heroes, so we encourage you to seize this opportunity. Titled "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Adornments: Migrating Barbarians during the Crisis of the Roman Empire (5th century AD)," the exhibition explores the barbarian elite of the 5th century AD from the Middle and Lower Danube region, offering a captivating journey through the history of that period.


















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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ARGONAUTS
March 12 2024
"Guided by you, Phebus, I will recount the famous deeds of the men of old, who, at the command of King Pelias, passed through the mouth of the Pontus and between the Cyaneene rocks, climbed the Argo in search of the golden fleece."
Apollonius – ”Argonautica"
We are starting registrations for the first activity within the museum education project carried out in partnership with the Association HaiHui between words: "Apoikia - Home away from home". The theme of the activity is: "In the footsteps of the Argonauts". In Greek mythology, the Argonauts were the 50 heroes who made up the crew of the ship Argo. Among them were: Heracles, Orpheus, Castor and Pollux, Theseus, Telamon, Peleus, Admetus.
We therefore meet on Tuesday, March 12, at 16 p.m. in the space related to the "Overseas Greeks" Exhibition (second floor). And, since the activity takes place around the 8th of March, we want to dedicate it to mothers and children, whom we are waiting for together at this workshop.
The team made up of Monica Bodea (museographer), Cristina Mariana Popescu (museographer) and Luminița Bratu (teacher. primary teacher) will welcome you with history, stories and ....as usual surprises!
Appointments: 0745392935 Monica; 0748989347 Luminita.
Available places: 10 (the activities are aimed at children aged between 6 and 11).

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