#Exhibit of the Month

The work In Memoriam. In Memory of the Heroes Who Fell at the Nistru (1992) was developed within the Center for Culture and Military History and published under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the Bureau for Reintegration, and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova. Authors: Gheorghe Bălan, Vitalie Ciobanu, Gheorghe Cojocaru.

This work provides a retrospective of the events that led to the outbreak of the war on the Nistru, accompanied by photographs of the heroes who lost their lives in the battles to defend the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova.

On March 2, 1992, the political conflict in the Nistru region escalated into a true fratricidal war. Under the fabricated pretext of "defending Russia's southern borders," political adventurers from the former Soviet metropolis encouraged Transnistrian separatism by arming secessionist paramilitary groups. At the same time, thousands of mercenary Cossacks and prisoners released early from jails, along with tanks and missiles, were sent against Independent Moldova, in a desperate attempt to revive the fallen empire.

Russia's undeclared war against the Republic of Moldova left behind hundreds of dead and wounded, shattered families, and villages in ruins. More than 50,000 peaceful residents from the conflict zone were forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge from the horrors of war.

For the sake of freedom and the future, Moldova's defenders faced death, enduring the hardships and humiliations of war.

During the Nistru war, 198 soldiers of the National Army and 89 personnel from the Ministry of Internal Affairs lost their lives, while 40 combatants went missing without a trace, and nearly 300 were left disabled.

Virtual Tour

Exhibitions

"Secrets of Ancient Egypt"

February 25 - April 30, 2017

Starting with February 25, the National Museum of History of Moldova will host the first interactive history exhibition dedicated to children "Secrets of Ancient Egypt".

We invite you to a unique interactive journey, during which you will learn about enigmas of the Great Sphinx of Giza, mysteries of the pharaohs, secrets of the pyramids, meaning of amulets.

Offer your child an unforgettable experience!

The exhibition "Secrets of Ancient Egypt" is recommended for children aged 5 to 15 years. This includes presentations and explanations of moments, characters and essential habits of Ancient Egypt - one of the most exciting periods of history, combining historical facts related to children with elements of mockup, interactive workshops with educational purposes.

The unique concept of the exhibition "Secrets of Ancient Egypt" allows interaction with the exhibits and involves younger audiences in the game. During the visit, the children will enter into a pyramid, will sit on the throne of the Pharaoh, will open a sarcophagus, will know the art of mummification and old writing, will create themselves amulets and jewelry similar to that of ancient times, will discover the meaning of things they touch.

Details on: www.historyhackers.md and on the official Facebook page of the project: https://www.facebook.com/historyhackersmd.

The exhibition „Secrets of Ancient Egypt" will be open to the public at the National Museum of History of Moldova (rooms on the ground floor) from February 25 to April 30, 2017.

The exhibition can be visited in groups only, by appointment. Programming is at tel.: 079 833 533.

Groups of visitors should consist of at least 5 and maximum 35 persons.

Exhibition visiting hours:
Monday-Sunday, 10.00-17.00 (until March 26);
10.00-18.00 (from March 27).
Without rest days.

The exhibition will be closed for public on Easter (April, 16-17) and Parent's Day (April, 23-24).

The last group will enter the exhibition at 16.15 (in winter time until 26.03. 2017) and at 17.15 (in summer time from 27.03.2017).

The ticket office closes at 16.15 (in winter time) and at 17.15 (in summer time).

Cost of tickets:

120 lei

Special facilities for entrance tickets:

• Preschool children - free entrance;
• Students who will be visiting the exhibition in groups larger than 15 persons will pay 110 lei/per person, and the attendant from the educational institution will have free access;
• Institutionalized children - free on Tuesday.

Tickets can be purchased from the museum tickets office and online (iTicket).

Come to the exhibition and win the treasure of the Pharaohs!

Buy one ticket and receive a coupon, fill it in and drop it in the special box at the entrance in the exhibition room and wait the draw day.

Every three weeks will be drawn valuable prizes which you have a chance to win!

The pharaohs wish you good luck!