Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania — Attraction in Cluj Metropolitan Area

I visited the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania with a group of friends who love folk traditions, and it was an eye-opening experience. The indoor exhibits showcase an extensive collection of traditional costumes, tools, and household items that tell the story of rural life in Transylvania. But the real highlight for me was the open-air museum section in Hoia, where authentic traditional houses are arranged as a village. It felt like stepping back in time, and the peaceful forest setting added to the immersive experience. Many visitors praise the museum for its rich cultural heritage and engaging displays, and I felt it truly captures the spirit of the region. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, ready to answer questions and share stories. For anyone interested in culture, history, or architecture, this museum offers a deep dive into Transylvanian traditions that you won’t find elsewhere. My family loved the peaceful walks between the houses and the chance to learn about...

Interesting museum, although small it does have a good collection of artifacts from Romanian folklore and traditions. From what I gather it is covering moar of the regions, unfortunately nothing about ethnicities. If you are visiting Cluj it's a must see landmark.

The downside is that it's not well curated. The exhibits labels are providing only very basic information(name translation to English and aprox year) but nothing about what was that item used for or how it was made. In multiple cases it's not even clear which is which due to the poor display of the labels. Also many items don't have any label at all. If someone doesn't know upfront what is being displayed they have no chance of finding out in the museum. This is such a shame since the content is really valuable and the curators would simply have to focus and sharing the knowledge about those artifacts with the...

Fantastic selection and knowledgeable staff, many of whom still practice the traditional arts. I suggest talking with the elders still embroidering. They carry some of their own work in the gift shop, so you can support these

The museum hosts an extensive collection of agricultural, pastoral, smithing, carpentry and fishing tools. The regional fashion section is exceptional. For its attention to subcultural distinctions, that exhibit alone beats out all the other history museums I have seen in Europe.

Unfortunately the labels contain very little information. Foreign investment has directed resources towards glitchy virtual reality that does not do credit to the art or places in which they seek to immerse. I wish the oral history stations were functioning. I think hearing the voices of practitioners adds a lot to folk...