The Brasov County Museum of History

Brașov is home to several museums that offer visitors a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage. The Brasov County Museum of History, located in a building called Casa Sfatului , is the only history museum in Brașov. Its collection includes artifacts like folk art objects, icons, and old maps that offer a perspective on the city's history and the surrounding region.

Casa Sfatului, home to the Brașov County Museum of History Source: Unsplash
Casa Sfatului hosts the Brașov County Museum of History in the heart of Piața Sfatului.

Among its exhibits are folk art objects, icons, old maps, as well as archaeological artifacts from the Roman and medieval periods. Here, you can also explore temporary exhibitions and participate in guided tours.

Other buildings of the museum are the Weavers' Bastion and the Graft Bastion . Details about visiting hours and ticket prices can be found on their website .

The Brasov Art Museum

The Brașov Art Museum is an ideal destination for any art and culture enthusiast. With a collection of over 6,000 works, the museum features a range of art, from ancient and medieval pieces to modern and contemporary works, reflecting the evolution of art over time and the cultural influences of the region.

The Brasov Ethnographic Museum

The Brasov Ethnographic Museum focuses on the culture and traditions of the southeastern Transylvania region. It is located in an annex building of the Art Museum and features a collection of traditional objects like folk costumes, jewelry, and utensils.

The newest branch of the Ethnographic Museum is the Urban Civilization Museum , which illustrates the lifestyle of urban inhabitants between the 16th and 19th centuries.

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Traditional displays inside the Brașov Ethnographic Museum highlight Transylvanian craftsmanship.
Display at the Brașov Urban Civilization Museum Source: Unsplash
The Urban Civilization Museum showcases the daily life of Brașov’s historic residents.

The First Romanian School Museum

The First Romanian School Museum in Brasov is an important historical site, representing one of the city's most valuable tourist attractions. The museum is located in a historic building that was the first Romanian school in Brasov and operated from 1583 to 1788.

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The First Romanian School Museum preserves the original schoolhouse in the Șchei district.

The museum, inaugurated in 1951, houses an impressive collection that includes manuscripts, paintings, historical furniture, and teaching instruments, among other important exhibits.

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Historical manuscripts and teaching tools are displayed inside the First Romanian School Museum.

Among the most important exhibited objects are two old school manuals dating back to the 18th century. These are considered the oldest Romanian manuals in the world and are extremely valuable to Romanian cultural heritage. Prior booking is necessary to visit the museum due to the valuable exhibits, and visits are only guided. For bookings, find details on the museum's website .

Other interesting museums to visit in Brașov

Other interesting museums in Brașov include the Interactive Science Museum (ideal for families with children); Muresenilor House Museum ; Memories of Communism Museum ; and the Stefan Baciu Memorial House .

Note! People with disabilities, as well as their accompanying person, have the legal right to free entry to museums throughout the country based on their disability certificate.