The National Museum of the History of Transylvania — Attraction in Cluj Metropolitan Area

The staff working within the museum were something else. When purchasing the ticket, I was met with a receptionist who seemed to express a clear lack of customer service/people skills. In addition, on the 2nd floor of the museum, I was being followed around by a staff member (which I had no issues with at first) but then once I turned back to revisit other rooms the staff member thought I was headed back out there towards the entrance to exit the exhibition. I tried to express that I was going back to the other rooms for photos in English, however she seemed to not understand this. Grabbing my arm and continuously shaking her head at each attempt to explain, like I was at fault, was completely uncalled for. You'd think in buying a ticket that I should be at liberty to explore the available rooms within the museum, and not surveyed around each room in suspicion. Probably the worst experience I've had in a museum ever. Funnily enough, I went down to the Steampunk museum after and was met with the loveliest staff. A stark contrast, to...

Very disappointed to discover yesterday that almost none of the museums’s holdings are actually on display. An entire basement of stele, a wing taken up by an exhibition highlighting an Antarctic expedition involving a Romanian, and an uninteresting fashion collection. The museum is advertised as having quite a collection of Dacian artifacts, nothing on display.

The migratory exhibit at least highlights the period of Goths, Visigoths, Avars, Huns, etc. and I do realize it includes wonderful pieces from a number of museums. But, in general, the lighting is poor, making it very difficult to read info which negatively impacts the experience. I’ve already visited a number of museums in Romania either awaiting funds for renovation or in process. But to have nothing out from various historic periods is frustrating if you’re cone a long ways to see regional...

I was at the National Museum of Transylvanian History just last month and found it incredibly rich in detail and artifacts. The collection is extensive, tracing the region’s past from prehistoric times to modern days. The Dacian treasures, in particular, caught my attention—they tell the story of the ancient peoples who once lived here. Visitors often comment on how well-curated the exhibitions are, with clear explanations and interesting displays. I felt it was a must-visit for anyone wanting to understand the historical depth of Transylvania and Cluj’s place in it. The museum is spacious and well-organized, making it easy to explore without feeling rushed. I recommend setting aside a couple of hours to fully enjoy it. The temporary exhibitions are usually quite engaging too. If you like history and archaeology, this place...