Arad Museum — Attraction in Arad

I haven't been to this museum in more than 20 years. I've seen some of the best museums in the U.S. so I didn't have high expectations. Boy, was I wrong! The two exhibits we saw were great. Downstairs there is a museum with animals in their natural environments and it's really nicely made. The use of Augmented Reality is clever and enhanced our experience. I would love to see much larger numbers as those tiny dots are very hard to make out. Then, upstairs on the top floor, you can find the Tezaur & Pinacoteca which is a fancy word for saying a collection of paintings. I have to say the Pinacoteca was absolutely exquisite. I must see it again and use the audio tour guide they have available because it needs multiple viewings. All in all, the visit was a huge success. Everyone we interacted with was very polite and I was pleasantly surprised we were even able to buy merch. For such a small town, this museum...

You can pay by card 28 RON to visit it + 19 RON if you want to make a video. The Arad Museum Complex, housed in the majestic Palace of Culture, offers a captivating journey through Romania's rich heritage. Its extensive collections span from prehistoric artifacts to contemporary art, providing insights into the region's archaeological, historical, and artistic developments. Highlights include exhibits on the Iron Age, Dacian culture, the 1848 Revolution, and the Union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918. The museum also features ethnographic displays and a diverse art gallery showcasing European and Romanian works from the 17th to 20th centuries. The building's architectural grandeur enhances the visitor experience, making it a must-see cultural...

Sometimes places disappoint you a little bit. This is not one of those places. The reptiles inside of the exhibit looked unhappy about being here and if you buy a ticket, you too can experience that same type of disappointment. The woman in reception who sold us the tickets knew we were trying to see the history museum, she forced us to buy tickets to both the history museum and reptile exhibit. We walked through the exhibit, then when we tried to do the historical museum she informed us that that was not open, and no we could not have our money back. Save your money and what sense of joy you still have left in your life and avoid this scam...