Location: Sibiu
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The 10 Best Museums in Sibiu, Transylvania
The historic center of Sibiu is still partially enclosed by its original 12th-century medieval walls. Begin your visit in the Piata Mare, home to the Brukenthal Palace, containing the main halls of the Brukenthal National Museum. Descend the Passage of the Stairs down into lower Sibiu, and make sure to be on your best behavior as you cross the Bridge of Lies. A trek in the nearby Făgăraș Mountains will lead you past breathtaking ridges and serene glacial lakes.
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1. Muzeul Pastoral Morariu
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Jina Pastoral Museum was born through the efforts of one family and the support of an entire community. The Morariu family lived in Jina for generations. At one point Mrs. Morariu decided to renovate the annex of a house where old and forgotten furniture and objects were stored. It is at this point that Mrs Morariu had to make a decision - give up on these objects or keep them. More than a hundred years had passed since someone used those objects, so it was no question of bringing them back to their initial purpose. So what was the family to do? A museum of course. It started as a collection of old furniture and objects used by the people in that area of Transylvania, mostly sheepfold attire, but also day to day objects from centuries ago. Each one of those objects tell the story of a very old community, that has survived through centuries of political, social and ethnic changes untouched.Soon enough people in Jina found out about Mrs. Morariu's passion for collecting "old stuff" and many of them came to donate whatever they had around the house and needed no more. The annex became to little to hold so much history, so with the help of the community and a few sponsors, the idea of an actual museum was born. Three rooms and a barn were renovated to hold the exhibit.So, if you are ever in Jina, one of the most beautiful and wealthy villages in Romania, do not hesitate to pay a visit to the Morariu Pastoral Museum. Mrs Morariu is very happy to host a tour and talk about the multitude of objects she treasures so much. Like any museum, you can get memorabilia, usually handmade objects made by mrs. Morariu herself.
2. Landeskirchliches Museum der Evangelischen Kirche
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 711popescuc
A small museum with 8 rooms that cover everything about the religious and social history of the region. There is also a library and a coffee bar to enjoy after the visit. Great choice if you have 40 minutes to find more about the history of Sibiu!
3. ASTRA Museum
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4.5 based on 913 reviews
ASTRA Museum is the largest open air museum from Europe and the most complete (traditional architecture, crafts, events, exhibitions a.s.o.), more than 10 km alleys and over 400 buildings of wood, stone, brick reconstructed in the museum to illustrate the everyday/ daily life of the ancestors who lived in villages of Romania. Diversity, multicultural and tradition preserved and relived in The Open Air Museum from Dumbrava Forest are the main assets of the ASTRA Museum.
Reviewed By aurelia2015905 - Bucharest, Romania
In the immediate vicinity of Sibiu in the middle of nature on a veryy large area you can enjoy visiting over 400 houses, household annexes, techinical instalations and 2 church of our national culture and civilization. An amazing place of romanian traditions.
4. Museum of Steam Locomotives
5. Museum of History
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4.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By ioulia2019 - Athens, Greece
For anyone who is interesting to find out about the history of the region! Plus elements on the history of the masonic brotherhood (different symbols, flags, objects...). Really rare...!
6. Brukenthal National Museum
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4.0 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By Z5415PLelenat
The first museum in Europe! Wonderful location, affordable price, hosts importat pieces of art from European and Romanian culture
7. Muzeul de Istorie a Farmaciei
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By aculhane - Cork, Ireland
Great museum if you are interested in history of pharmaceuticals!! Great history. Explanations are in romanian and English. Great artefacts! Would recommend to all!!
8. Muzeul de Vanatoare "August von Spiess"
9. Franz Binder World Ethnographic Museum
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3.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Very interesting architecture of the building makes it quite a site, and its great location near the main square makes it easy to find.
10. Muzeul de Istorie Naturala
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3.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By L1969ANadrianav - Constanta, Romania
A very interesting museum where you can find out more about animals and their habitats. I was amazed to see a Portuguese jellyfish and other species exposed.
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