The most valuable exhibition in the history of the National History Museum of Transylvania (MNIT), organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, and with the support of the City Hall of Simleu Silvaniei, presents unique worldwide treasures that include jewelry, medallions, gold and silver vessels, on loan from the collections of more than ten museums at home and abroad.

The most important artefacts of the exhibition are part of the Simleu Silvaniei hoard, 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 Simleul Silvaniei will remain for a shorter period, until early March 2025. This hoard is considered one of the most important discoveries from the period of migrations, both regionally and Europeanly, and artifacts from the two hoards are exhibited for the first time in Transylvania

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 of the elites of the 5th century BC. These large gold fibulae formed part of the imperial insignia and were important accessories of the Roman emperor's parade dress. The fibula with onyx from the Simleu Silvaniei hoard is the most imposing piece in the category of imperial fibulae that has survived to this day.

The exhibition also houses pieces from the Pietroasele hoard, known to the general public as "Cloșca cu puii de aur", gold pieces from the princely tombs at Apahida and from the tomb at Florești-Polus Center (today Vivo). We aimed to present the world of these elites through the most significant 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 shows 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

Partner Institutions / Partner Institutions / Partner institutions: Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum / Hungarian National Museum, Budapest, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien/ Museum of Art History, Vienna, National Museum of Romanian History, Bucharest, National Museum of the Alba Iulia Union, Buzău County Museum, Institute of Archeology and Art History of the Academy Române, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea Crișurilor Country Museum, Prahova County Museum of History and Archaeology, Ploiesti, Satu Mare County Museum, Brukenthal National Museum, Sibiu, "Curtea Domnească" National Museum Complex, Târgoviște, Mureș County Museum, Târgu Mureș, Museum National of Banat, Timisoara, Turda History Museum

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 18:00 (last entry at 17:30), and tickets can be purchased online at: https://mnit.ro

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Important information for your visit to the "Forgotten Warriors and Eternal Ornaments" exhibition

To make your visit a complete experience, we encourage you to go through the exhibition with our guide, Rosamunda (who communicates in Romanian, English and Hungarian). To listen to it you can use headphones and your own phone, or you can request a device provided by the museum, which please leave at the exit.

Rosamund: https://bit.ly/3YWbYj4

Also, please see the visiting rules images:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

To ensure a pleasant experience, please keep the following in mind:

• Photosensitivity warning: The exhibit contains bright lights, which may cause discomfort to people with photosensitive epilepsy or other medical conditions. Please be cautious.
• Immersive space warning: There is an immersive space that could trigger claustrophobic reactions. If you are sensitive to enclosed spaces, you can quickly skip this area.
• Audio guide: We have created a friendly audio guide to enhance your experience. Follow the map and listen to the story Rosamund! She communicates in three languages: Romanian, English and Hungarian.

• Accessibility options: If you are hearing impaired, you can access a written version of Rosamunda's story using the QR code.
• Use of devices: You can use your own phone for the audio guide or request a device provided by the museum, which please leave at the exit.
• Limitation of access: For an experience pleasant given the size of the exhibition space and the wealth of information, please understand that the number of visitors to the exhibition space may be limited. In case groups please keep this situation in mind.
• For the children: Within the exhibition we also have sections dedicated to children, but we ask the attendants to stay nearby, because there are also areas with content that could be considered sensitive for children under 10 years old. Please keep these in mind when planning your visit.
• Noise warning: In the exhibition there are some areas that include loud or sudden sounds. People who are sensitive to noise or have hearing problems, as well as small children should be cautious.
• Photography Policy: Photography is allowed in certain sections of the exhibition, but please do not use flash to protect the exhibits and not disturb other visitors.
• Visiting Time Warning: Due to the wealth of information, we recommend that you plan your visit so that you have enough time to explore the exhibition in detail. The average visit time is at least 60 minutes.

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