Museums in Oradea

Museums in Oradea, there are numerous museums in the Romanian city, some of which are located in very interesting buildings and show visitors exhibits from various fields. For example, art museums show paintings, pictures, sculptures and more from different eras National Museum, Art Museum, Masonic Museum, Military Museum, History Museum, Pharmacy Museum and others.

Cris Country Museum Oradea (Muzeul Țării Crișurilor Oradea)

The museum is divided into different sections. These include:
Art area, where expoants from the fields of painting, sculpture and graphics are exhibited.
The natural science collection is varied and shows, among others, vertebrates from the Triassic, fossil plants from the Lower Jurassic, dinosaurs from the Cretaceous and vertebrates. Furthermore, there is a botanical collection with plants from Romania and Europe.
The archaeological collection includes medieval lapidary with cauldrons, ornaments, iron tools, bronze pieces, ceramics, weapons mainly from Oradea Fortress, ancient Egyptian pieces and more.
In the history department you can find a collection of documents, collection of historical photographs, collection of plans, maps and historical graphics and more.
The ethnographic department consists of exhibits of wood and metal, ceramics, folk costumes, textiles, icons and cultic objects.

Cris Country Museum Oradea (Muzeul Țării Crișurilor Oradea)
Address: Strada Armatei Române nr.1/A, cod: 410087, Oradea
Internet: https://mtariicrisurilor.ro/

Darvas House (Casa Darvas – La Roche)

Casa Darvas – La Roche is a beautiful building built between 1909 and 1912. Behind the magnificent facade, the building reveals other gems. You should see the stained glass windows, the fountain in the hall and the interior decoration. Interesting is also the video animation, which tells the story of the house.

Casa Darvas – La Roche
Address: Str. Iosif Vulcan 11, Oradea 410041
Internet: https://www.oradeaheritage.ro/casa-darvas-la-roche/

Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum (OradeaIudaică) is located in the Orthodox synagogue Aachvas Rein and shows the history of the Jews in the city of Oradea through numerous exhibits

Jewish Museum
Address: Strada Primăriei 25, Oradea, Rumänien
Internet:

Military Museum Oradea (Muzeul Militar)

The Military Museum displays a diverse collection of military equipment, including weapons, uniforms, maps, medals, as well as documents and photographs.

Military Museum (Muzeul Militar)
Address: Calea Armatei Române 24A, Oradea
Internet: https://www.muzeulmilitar.ro/oradea/

Freemasonry Museum Oradea (Templul Francmasoneriei)

The museum about the Freemasons in Oradea is located in a very special building, built in the Masonic style, by which the members of the society should be protected from evil spirits. On display are various exhibits about the Freemasons

Freemasonry Museum Oradea (Templul Francmasoneriei)
Address: Calea Armatei Române 4, Oradea, Rumänien
Internet: https://www.oradeaheritage.ro

Museum of Pharmacy (Muzeul Farmaciei)

The Pharmacy Museum shows the former Rodia Pharmacy in Oradea, which has a history of 250 years.

Museum of Pharmacy(Muzeul Farmaciei)
Address: Str. Șirul Canonicilor Nr. 13
Internet: https://www.visitoradea.com/ro/what-to-see/muzeul-farmaciei