On March 30, 2023, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova organized the presentation event of the book "Monetary circulation in Bessarabia (1812-1944)" written by teacher Marian Bolum from the "Manolache Costache Epureanu" Secondary School in Bârlad, Romania. The volume was presented by Dr. Viorel M. Butnariu, from the Institute of History "A. D. Xenopol" from Iasi, Romania, in the Lecture Hall of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova

On the occasion of the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a series of activities aimed at honoring the historical event of the unification of the two Romanian provinces into a single state.

In this context, NMHM museographers organized thematic lessons for students, presenting them with the history of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania and its importance for our national history and culture

On March 21, 2023, in the upstairs hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova were launched the photo exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Moldova and the 30th anniversary of establishment of the Slovak Republic (1993-2023).

In his speech, Pavol Ivan, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Slovakia in Chisinau, stated that the exhibition consists of 23 panels, and the first part of it presents the bilateral relations between the two countries, which have already lasted three decades and are marked by friendship, cooperation and mutual success

On March 21, 2023, in the premises of Artcor, took place the event in which the winners of the "Museums of the Future" program were chosen.

The "Museums of the Future" program aims to increase the visibility of cultural institutions by integrating innovations and augmenting museum halls with new ideas and visions. Technologies are a catalyst for traditional fields such as tourism, culture, history, but also a tool for presenting identity and the past

On March 10, 2023, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the colloquium "The 21st century museum between traditionalism and modernity", a generous, vast, complex theme. Directors of national museum institutions, museographers and researchers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania were present during the colloquium. Also, have honored the colloquium with their presence: Dr. Ioan Opriș from Bucharest, Dr. Virgil Nițulescu, director of the Romanian National Museum from Bucharest, Dr. Aurica Ichim, director of the "Regina Maria" Iași Municipal Museum. The participants of the event were greeted by local and foreign scientific personalities

On March 7, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the painting exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy " by Mari Iurskaya - a talented artist whose paintings inspire and prompts reflection.

The event was moderated by Svetlana Shishkina, who told about the works signed by Mari Iurskaia and invited the audience present to admire and contemplate them

On March 4, 2023, in the hall of the House of Culture of the city of Taraclia, was opened the photo-documentary exhibition "Bessarabian Bulgarians and the Liberation of Bulgaria", dedicated to the 145 years since the liberation of Bulgaria from the domination of the Ottoman Empire.

During the exhibition launch event, the vice-president of the Taraclia district, Mr. Alexandru Borimecicov, emphasized the importance of the exhibition and it must to be sent to all educational institutions in the Taraclia district to popularize knowledge about the Bessarabian Bulgarians, who participated in the Liberation of the Motherland their history

In response to the refugee crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, on March 3, 2023, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, a broad coalition of humanitarian partners launched the national chapter of the Inter-agency Regional Refugee Response Plan (PRR) for 2023. This plan, carried out under the auspices of the Refugee Coordination Forum (RCF), co-chaired by the Government and UNHCR together with the UN family and humanitarian partners, calls for continued financial support to help refugees and host communities in this country

On March 2, 2023, in the hall on the ground floor, the National Museum of History of Moldova in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Library, the Community Center for Children and Youth "Andries" and the School of Arts "Alexei Stârcea" organized an event dedicated to children, entitled "Welcome, spring!", to celebrate together the coming of spring and the tradition of martișor

On February 24, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the exhibition "PAIN IN REFUGEES" was launched.

The exhibition was organized by the team of the Society for the Study and Combat of Pain from the Republic of Moldova, and aimed to sensitize the population and outline the fact that pain affects every aspect of human life

On February 14, 2023, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the first charity ball was held with the participation of over 70 people with special needs from all over the country. The event with the generic name "Ball of Angels" was organized by the "Plaiul Soarelui" Foundation and the NGO "Planeta Carității", in partnership with the Chisinau City Hall.

That event fulfilled the children's dream of being princes and princesses, but also to have the opportunity to enjoy the delightful magic of a festive celebration

Between February 10-12, 2023, a series of activities were organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova, devoted to the commemoration of Maria Cebotari, 113 years after her birth.

On February 10, in the Blue Hall, in a very special atmosphere, the death mask of Maria Cebotari was handed over by her son Fritz Curzon and inaugurated as part of the permanent exhibition of NMHM

The coordinators of the collection of studies, Sergiu Musteață and Alexandru Corduneanu highlighted in their speeches the importance of studying the history of the city of Chisinau, for not only a better knowledge of the past, but also a better construction of the future

On February 1, 2023, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova took place the opening of the "Architecture of Independence in Central Europe" exhibition.

The event was opened by Eugen Sava, the General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, who stated that this exhibition is a continuation of the collaboration between NMHM, the Polish Institute in Bucharest and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Chisinau

In 1944, Anne Frank wrote in her diary: "What is done cannot be undone, but at least one you can prevent it happening again".

Every year, on January 27, we mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a tragic event in history that resulted in the loss of life of millions of Jews, as well as other marginalized groups

On 26th of January, The National Musuem of History of Moldova, in collaboration with the Institute of History of the MSU, organized the launch of the work "Romanian lands seen by artists from the West (15th-19th centuries). Album", edited by Robert Denndorf (Germany). The album was coordinated by university professor Dr. Silvia Corlăteanu-Granciuc, the scientific secretary of the Institute of History of the MSU

On January 19, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Leader of the Nation of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev.

Representatives of state institutions and various organizations from Moldova and Azerbaijan participated in the forum

In the context of the National Day of Culture, which was celebrated on January 15, the National Museum of History of Moldova carried out a series of activities and events dedicated to it.

On January 12, took place the inauguration of the exhibition: "Chisinau: an unknown history". The event was enjoyed by a huge audience, who, guided by our colleagues from NMHM, studied with interest the pieces exhibited in the showcases.

On January 12, 2023, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, was inaugurated the exhibition dedicated to the National Day of Culture, entitled "Chisinau: an unknown history".

The exhibition was carried out by the Archeology Sector of NMHM and brings together an important number of documentary materials illustrating the historical past of Chisinau

Being in the middle of the years, it is time for each of us to make some conclusions and remember once again what the year 2022 was remembered for.

Following the removal of the restrictions imposed by the epidemiological situation in 2021, the National Museum of History of Moldova reopened its doors to the visiting public