Zalău County Museum, History and art museum in Zalău, Romania.
The Zalău County Museum is a history and art institution in Zalău that displays archaeological discoveries, historical documents, and regional artworks across multiple exhibition halls. The collections span different periods and offer a broad view of the area's past.
The museum was founded in 1951 and preserves archaeological finds from the Roman military camp of Porolissum. This collection documents the Roman presence in the region and the traces it left behind.
The collections showcase traditional clothing, crafts, and decorative items that reflect how communities in Sălaj lived and expressed themselves over time.
The museum is located in central Zalău on Unirii Street and is easy to reach on foot. Admission is reasonably priced, and staff members can answer questions about the displays.
Archaeologists uncovered a carved limestone sarcophagus containing remains of a young person during excavations at Porolissum. This discovery offers rare insight into how people were buried during Roman times in this area.
Location: Zalău
Location: Sălaj County
Inception: 1951
Address: Str. Unirii 9, municipiul Zalău
GPS coordinates: 47.17914,23.05388
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05
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