"The First Romanian School" Museum

Yesterday we visited the First Romanian School, and what an unforgettable experience it was! When we arrived, the building seemed closed and there was no one around. Just as we were about to leave, we noticed someone locking up the building. We kindly asked if we could perhaps come back the next day. He was incredibly friendly and not only said yes, but even reopened the building to give us a tour on the spot. Thanks to his kindness and hospitality, we had the chance to explore this true historical gem from the inside. The school is full of character and history, and walking through it felt like stepping back in time. A truly fascinating and heartwarming experience that we will always remember. Highly recommended to anyone interested in culture and history!

The First Romanian School is located in Brașov, specifically in the courtyard of a church. It is said to have visiting hours that include the interior, but unfortunately, I couldn’t access it due to discrepancies in the schedule—a problem I noticed other visitors encountered as well. The courtyard’s walls add to the charm of the site, harmonizing beautifully with both the church and the school. I believe this landmark is a must-visit, as it allows you to step onto the grounds where education in Romania first began.

By the time I visited the museum it was partially closed for renovation. It is more like a historical milestone then a museum. Frankly, not much to see here. The great thing about it were the sights, the location the surroundings. A beautiful place to visit in the old side of town. Also the gentleman selling tickets at the entrance was really kind, helpful, giving us a a small but pleasant tour of this tiny museum, with a lot of valuable history behind. So if you got some thirty minutes to invest in visiting, your curiousity will be rewarded.

Such an interesting museum! ✅ Very kind and funny guide - many detailed explanations, presented to the children's liking. Tickets cannot be bought in advance. No appointments are made for groups. Maybe change this rule, it would be easier for groups. Visited November 2023

Pretty bad. Just some old desks and an abacus. Yes, they're old. But just having old things doesn't make a good museum. There is no information about anything inside; so I asked. The more I learned the less impressed I was. Not even a real school in the western European sense. In England we would call it a monastery. So yeah very unimpressed that the "1st school" was not even a proper school. Fully not impressed in the slightest and I don't recommend to anybody.

A museum I can see more potential to despite it's small size which of course was the reason for the importance. The personnel at that time was a very kind and personable man Cris. He also suggested me to visit the church across which was so beautiful

FIRST: THE ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM IS NOT AT THE SCHOOL'S DOOR, BUT NEXT GATE TO THE RIGHT OF THE MAIN GATE. There is a huge sign outside the gate, but the message is not very clear and many people miss it. This being said, we had an outstanding experience, a real dive in Romanian history and culture. The guide, who had advanced studies in religion and history, was extremely competent and he diligently answered all our questions.

A very interesting place to learn about Braşov' communities, the introduction of education and printing. Some insights on the church's eclectic architecture. Additional documentation and illustrations could improve the experience