Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca

Name: Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania
Address: Str. Memorandumului nr. 21, Cluj-Napoca, 400114, Romania
Telephone: +40 264 592 344

#32 among attractions in Cluj-Napoca

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Facts and practical information

The Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania is situated in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With a history of almost 100 years, the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania is one of the first and greatest of its kind in Romania. It has two exhibition sections, one of which is to be found in downtown Reduta Palace, while the other exhibition section is the open-air Romulus Vuia Park situated on the city's north-west side, in Hoia Forest. ()

Local name: Muzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei Coordinates: 46°46'9"N, 23°35'11"E

Address

Str. Memorandumului nr. 21Cluj-Napoca 400114 Romania

Contact

+40 264 592 344

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Cluj-Napoca

Day trips

Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania open?

Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania?

Nearby attractions include Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca (1 min walk), Bob Church, Cluj-Napoca (2 min walk), Cluj-Napoca City Hall, Cluj-Napoca (3 min walk), Piata Lucian Blaga, Cluj-Napoca (4 min walk).

How to get to Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania:

Bus

Memorandumului Sud • Lines: 19, 22, 24, 24B, 25N, 29, 30, 42, 52, 9 (1 min walk)
Memorandumului Nord • Lines: 19, 22, 24, 24B, 25N, 29, 30, 42, 52, 9, M26 (1 min walk)

Trolleybus

Memorandumului Sud • Lines: 1, 25, 6, 7 (1 min walk)
Sora • Lines: 3, 4, 5 (8 min walk)

Tram

Parcul Central • Lines: 101, 102 (6 min walk)
Opera Maghiară Est • Lines: 101, 102 (7 min walk)

Train

Cluj-Napoca (27 min walk)