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National Museum of Banat

19th-century museum in a former castle featuring historical & cultural exhibits of local interest.

Maria Theresia Bastion, Strada Martin Luther 4, Timișoara 305500, Romania
📞 +40 256 491 339
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Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets

The National Museum of Banat in Timisoara, Romania, is a must-see for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating region. Founded in 1872, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts, artworks, and documents that tell the story of the Banat region, which covers parts of Romania, Serbia, and Hungary.

The museum's permanent collection includes archaeological finds from the Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages, as well as Roman artifacts, medieval weapons, and coins. There are also a range of ethnographic items, such as traditional costumes, pottery, and textiles. The museum also has an impressive collection of art, with works from the 19th and 20th centuries, including pieces by renowned Romanian artists like Nicolae Grigorescu, Theodor Aman, and Ion Andreescu.

The National Museum of Banat also hosts a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of local and international artists, as well as special collections from other museums and institutions. Recent exhibitions have included works from the Vienna Art Academy and the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

The museum also has a library and archive, which contains rare books, manuscripts, and documents relating to the history of the Banat region. The library also has a range of films and audio recordings, which provide an insight into the region's culture and traditions.

For those looking to learn more about the region, the National Museum of Banat is the perfect place to start. With its impressive collection and range of exhibitions, it offers a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the Banat region. Whether you're interested in the region's past or its present, the museum offers an unforgettable experience.

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1 star

This museum had a large building which is not available for over 10 years, so now what is exposed is much less. 2 areas with few exhibits, not telling any story really. The better one is the etnographical one, with lots of beautiful Costumes in a great state and many photos. Then, we had many issues. The first exhibition was 8 lei per person, we paid by card, no ticket issued. The second one was double, 16 lei per person. The lady noted down the serial no of the tickets in 2 places (wow, just wow!) and asked us to pay cash or, if paying by card, to pay separately each ticket. 5 minutes waiting time. Very very weird, is it bureaucracy or something else? Then she said we can take 1 photo as souvenir, but if we want o to take more there is a photo tax of 32 ron! Very disappointing experience of how the management of this museum is done.

4 stars

The museum is not amazing. The highlight of the visit was the ethnographic exhibition with vintage Romanian traditional outfits.

1 star

Fake, entrance fee is low (8 lei) but there is really nothing to see there. Building that the museum is in is interesting, but there are only caffes and that fake museum. Dont waste your time on it.