Museums

Widely known as the Water Tower, it was reopened in the autumn of 2011, after a break of almost 10 years… Although it has been partially damaged over the years, the building was rebuilt according to the images dated in the 1980-1983 years period, except for the fire-pit at the...

Formed on December 21, 1983, the institution underwent several name changes before adopting its current designation. Presently, the National Museum of the History of Moldova operates under the authority of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, with its scientific activities overseen by the Academy of Sciences. The...

Its history begins in 1889, when the Zemstva of Bessarabia organized the first Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, which was also the basis for the foundation of the museum institution. Being the oldest museum in the Republic of Moldova, its name has often been changed over the years. Today it holds...

This museum is situated in the center of Chisinau, making it the sole institution of its kind in the Republic of Moldova. Established in 1939 by the sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală and Auguste Baillayre, a French painter and professor at the “School of Fine Arts” in Chisinau, who also served as...

The history of urban environmental transport in Chisinau traces back to 1888 when the City Duma, under the leadership of the mayor Carl Schmidt, entered into an agreement with a Belgian company to establish a new transportation network—the “horse streetcar” or horse-drawn streetcar. This significant transport revolution unfolded in 1889...

Established in 1952 through the efforts of students and faculty at the biology faculty, this museum boasts a collection exclusively gathered from expeditions organized by the faculty. Graduates of the program, who later gained recognition as biologists, contributed significantly to the exhibits. Specialists in the field brought and meticulously prepared...

Located at the entrance of Chisinau, near the City Gates, the Village Museum can be considered an oasis of revelation and tranquility. It is the perfect place for meditation, where visitors are enchanted by the enchanting landscape that exudes a fairy-tale atmosphere. Established in 1991 as a branch of the...

The Zemstvo Museum, listed in the Register of Architectural Monuments as the “Building of the former orphanage, later the headquarters of the Zemstva Guberniale of Bessarabia,” is a historical building located at 103 Alexei Shciusev Street in Chisinau. It is a monument of architectural and historical significance on a national...

The Museum of Human Anatomy at “Nicolae Testemitanu” University is far more than a simple exhibit; it is a unique collection renowned at the international level for the quantity and quality of the specimens it houses. Presently, the Anatomy Department’s museum boasts one of the most valuable and impressive collections...

This museum is also a monument of national architectural significance, duly recorded in the Register of Monuments of History and Culture of the municipality of Chisinau. This particular building holds historical significance as the residence where the young Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin, at the age of 21, resided for several...

The museum is situated within the house where the renowned Soviet architect Alexei Shchusev (1873-1949) was born and lived for 24 years. Erected in 1851-1853, this building is now recognized as a monument of national architectural and historical significance, duly recorded in the Register of Monuments of History and Culture...

The museum’s collection comprises over 20,000 items, including photographs, documents, and military artifacts. These exhibits were gathered by the museum’s staff from the residents of Chisinau, with some originating from the National Army. Beyond the hall dedicated to the armed conflict in Transnistria, the museum boasts additional permanent exhibition spaces...

It is the newest museum in Chisinau, inaugurated in 2018 within the National Library. The museum’s collection is primarily sourced from the library’s “Old and Rare Books” section, which currently houses over 30 thousand documents. The museum showcases various intriguing forms of books that have existed throughout history. The compact...

Located right in the city center, at the intersection of Bd. Mitropolit G. Bănulescu-Bodoni and Bd. Ștefan cel Mare, it was founded in 2000 by Alexandru Neceainecu (architect) and Natalia Obadă (artist). Here, in a small room, the works of several artists from Moldova are exhibited for sale, showcasing different...

The largest and most significant art exhibition center in the country and the capital, it consistently hosts exhibitions featuring the titular members of the Union of Artists of the Republic. Temporary exhibitions encompass paintings, graphics, decorative arts, ceramics, and sculptures created by artists—both emerging talents and renowned figures, hailing from...

The Church Museum was legally founded on April 4, 1904, with the establishment of the Church Historical-Archaeological Society in Chisinau, initiated by the distinguished Basarabian scholar Ioan Halippa. According to the by-laws, the Society’s objective was the comprehensive study of the local Church’s history, starting from the dawn of Christianity...