National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History in Chișinău is a building with two floors housing collections on natural science and regional culture. The rooms contain animal skeletons, minerals, plants, and objects from the country's history.

The museum grew from an agricultural exhibition in 1889 and moved to its current building in 1905, designed by architect V. Tsyganko. The structure shows architectural features that blend Eastern traditions with European styles.

The exhibition shows how people in this region live with their environment and use nature. You can see traditional objects from Moldova that tell stories about daily life and local customs.

The museum is located in the city center and is open from Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors should check beforehand if special exhibitions or events are happening during their visit.

The museum holds the complete skeleton of a Deinotherium gigantissimum, an extinct relative of modern elephants. This fossil is one of the most remarkable collections in the building and draws many visitors.

Location: Chișinău Municipality

Location: Chișinău

Inception: 1905

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +37322238848

Email: office@muzeu.md

Website: http://muzeu.md

GPS coordinates: 47.02340,28.82010

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:01