The National Museum of the History of Transylvania

20 ron for an extensive, wonderful museum with wonderful exhibits. Most of the staff were beyond friendly, save for the ticket lady. You can easily spend 2-3 hours.

Mandatory visit for all history lovers or anyone visiting Cluj-Napoca. There's a huge lapidarium from roman times, a section containing information of the old city of Cluj, a small but very interesting Egyptian exposition and a temporary Huns exposition, which contained all sorts of fascinating artifacts from the 4th and 5th century. Alina was the exposition keeper, and she was so kind to guide me through it and answer all the questions I had.

Very interesting pieces. Would recommend for all of those who love history.

We initially thought that the display of lapidarium from roman times was all that was available and then we discovered the other two floors. We used the QR codes to access a lot more English information and found the museum interesting. Three hours later we left. We found most of the staff helpful and had a couple directing us and we nearly missed bits. A very good museum.

Very nicely curated history museum, way above my expectations. The expos were really interesting and full of information.

Some staff are beyond rude, especially the ticket lady. "Visite? 20 lei!" Is the only English she speaks and she refused to answer my questions about what exhibitions are open and if there are English signs for the items, even when I used Google translate to ask her. There are some really kind and helpful staff in the museum's exhibition sections, but the frontline attitude is terrible that I cannot in good conscience say it is a good experience. The exhibitions themselves are interesting enough if you are willing to put up with the rude attitude that greets you and the occasional tech dysfunction.

I was at the National Museum of Transylvanian History just last month and found it incredibly rich in detail and artifacts. The collection is extensive, tracing the region’s past from prehistoric times to modern days. The Dacian treasures, in particular, caught my attention—they tell the story of the ancient peoples who once lived here. Visitors often comment on how well-curated the exhibitions are, with clear explanations and interesting displays. I felt it was a must-visit for anyone wanting to understand the historical depth of Transylvania and Cluj’s place in it. The museum is spacious and well-organized, making it easy to explore without feeling rushed. I recommend setting aside a couple of hours to fully enjoy it. The temporary exhibitions are usually quite engaging too. If you like history and archaeology, this place won’t disappoint.

All exhibitions were professionally curated and with great attention to detail, but the one on Ancient Egypt is breathtaking! A very well preserved collection of artifacts dating from the Middle Kingdom to Ptolemaic Egypt, unique in Romania as far as I know. Surprising enough, the entrance was free.