Museum of History and Archaeology
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The Museum of History and Archeology of Tulcea is a main component of the "Gavrilă Simion" Eco-Museum Research Institute. Its founding act corresponds to the organization of the permanent exhibition of history and archeology in 1975, on the site of the ancient fortress of Aegyssus.
Currently, the institution manages over 130,000 cultural assets gathered in five collections: Archaeology, Numismatics, Medals, Modern and Contemporary History, Old Books. Most of the pieces in the museum's exhibitions and warehouses were discovered during the archaeological researches organized in the ancient and medieval fortresses of Orgamè/Argamum, Noviodunum, Troesmis, Beroe, Halmyris, Ibida, Dinogetia, etc.
The Archeology Collection brings together more than 53,000 pieces attributed to a time interval between the Paleolithic and the Middle Ages. They are relevant for the study and knowledge of the first sedentary communities in Europe, the great centers of ancient and medieval civilization and, last but not least, the inclusion of the northern Dobrogean territory in the complicated political and economic gear specific to the modern and contemporary world.
The Numismatics collection includes over 69,000 ancient, medieval and modern pieces, among them the largest part of the impressive hoard from Uzun Baiîr with over 23,000 Tatar dirhems, 195 Byzantine hyperperes, 92 silver ingots and cakes, objects of gold and silver ornaments, in fact the largest hoard of its kind in Europe.
The Modern and Contemporary History Collection groups together objects with historical and memorial value, documents, photographs, maps and newspapers illustrating political, military, economic-social and cultural aspects of Northern Dobrogea from the 19th-20th centuries. Among the most valuable assets recently acquired by the Tulcea Museum of History and Archeology are over 400 documents that present various aspects of the activity of the European Commission of the Danube and the Directorate of the Danube Maritime.
The old book collection includes approximately 3,000 pieces, among which there are volumes from the category of rare foreign books (XVI-XVIII centuries), old Romanian books (XVII-XIX centuries) and modern books (XIX-XX centuries), first editions, ex - bookplates and books with autograph dedications, manuscripts, etc.
RECOMMENDATION: Once here, after visiting the museum, you must also climb up to the Independence Monument to enjoy the most beautiful vantage point. Basically, the view of the city and its surroundings is 360 degrees. All the more we recommend this place at sunset, but keep in mind the schedule of visiting the museum. Don't forget to include the hashtag #TUsiTULCEA in your social media posts.
Currently, the institution manages over 130,000 cultural assets gathered in five collections: Archaeology, Numismatics, Medals, Modern and Contemporary History, Old Books. Most of the pieces in the museum's exhibitions and warehouses were discovered during the archaeological researches organized in the ancient and medieval fortresses of Orgamè/Argamum, Noviodunum, Troesmis, Beroe, Halmyris, Ibida, Dinogetia, etc.
The Archeology Collection brings together more than 53,000 pieces attributed to a time interval between the Paleolithic and the Middle Ages. They are relevant for the study and knowledge of the first sedentary communities in Europe, the great centers of ancient and medieval civilization and, last but not least, the inclusion of the northern Dobrogean territory in the complicated political and economic gear specific to the modern and contemporary world.
The Numismatics collection includes over 69,000 ancient, medieval and modern pieces, among them the largest part of the impressive hoard from Uzun Baiîr with over 23,000 Tatar dirhems, 195 Byzantine hyperperes, 92 silver ingots and cakes, objects of gold and silver ornaments, in fact the largest hoard of its kind in Europe.
The Modern and Contemporary History Collection groups together objects with historical and memorial value, documents, photographs, maps and newspapers illustrating political, military, economic-social and cultural aspects of Northern Dobrogea from the 19th-20th centuries. Among the most valuable assets recently acquired by the Tulcea Museum of History and Archeology are over 400 documents that present various aspects of the activity of the European Commission of the Danube and the Directorate of the Danube Maritime.
The old book collection includes approximately 3,000 pieces, among which there are volumes from the category of rare foreign books (XVI-XVIII centuries), old Romanian books (XVII-XIX centuries) and modern books (XIX-XX centuries), first editions, ex - bookplates and books with autograph dedications, manuscripts, etc.
RECOMMENDATION: Once here, after visiting the museum, you must also climb up to the Independence Monument to enjoy the most beautiful vantage point. Basically, the view of the city and its surroundings is 360 degrees. All the more we recommend this place at sunset, but keep in mind the schedule of visiting the museum. Don't forget to include the hashtag #TUsiTULCEA in your social media posts.
