#Exhibit of the Month

This remarkable portrait of Mihai Eminescu, created by artist Alexandru Gușanov, is based on one of the four known photographs of the poet. The photograph that inspired this portrait was taken in 1869 in Wenceslas Square, Prague, when Eminescu was only 19 years old. The oval composition and harmonious color palette highlight the prominent personality and charisma of the young poet, capturing an expression that conveys both melancholy and intellectual depth.
Alexandru Gușanov (1929-2005), a Moldovan painter of Ukrainian origin, distinguished himself through his extensive work, comprising approximately 5,000 pieces - portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Settled in Moldova since 1945, Gușanov graduated from the Republican Art School "I.E. Repin" in Chișinău in 1952. His works were showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions and were highly appreciated in countries such as France, Hungary, Russia, and Yugoslavia. The artist dedicated a significant part of his career to creating portraits of historical and cultural figures, including Dimitrie Cantemir, Mihail Kogălniceanu, and Alexei Mateevici, which are part of the National Museum of History of Moldova's collection.

The subject of the portrait, Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), is the most significant poet in Romanian literature, whose works reflect profound thought, sensitivity toward nature, and national identity. At the age of 19, when the photograph that inspired this portrait was taken, Eminescu was in the midst of his intellectual formation, preparing to become the iconic voice of Romanian culture. Among his most famous works is the poem Luceafărul (The Morning Star), a masterpiece of universal literature.

Virtual Tour

The European Night of Museums 2015

This year the European Museum Night was held on May 16th, under the generic One night at the museum - a time of real fairy tales.

The program included:

"7 episodes of the most beautiful story": special installations in the museum exhibition
(Human story, The Olănești Hoard legend, History of the medieval Moldavian fleet, Interestingly about book printing: First printed book in Moldova, Chronicle of a Life: Architect Christofor Nikolaidi, Eye of history: The tale of a camera, History of the Bessarabian press: Newspaper "The Moldavian Word").
Venue: the permanent exhibition, from 18:00 to 02:00

A story without beginning and without end: automatic musical instruments in recital. Venue: Blue Room.

Song of the Barrel Organ. Mechanical music by Adrian Oswalt, Germany (18:00-19:00)
Chamber music. Duo for cello and piano (Nicolae Bodean and Vera Stoianova) (20:30).

Theatrical sketches "Scenes from the past and the present day". Venue: the permanent exhibition

Scene from "D-ale carnavalului" ("In the days of carnival") by Luca Caragiale. Performed by Ion Grosu, Viorel Cornescu and Elena Negrescu, actors of the National Theatre „Satiricus I.L. Caragiale". Venue: Bronze Room, at 19:10
Scene from "Adam and Eve" by Liviu Rebreanu. Performed by actors of the Republican Theatre "Luceafărul". Venue: Blue Room, at 21:10
The tales of masks. With the actors of the creative team NestandArt. Venue: the permanent exhibition, at 23:30

Screenings of documentary films within the XII Festival "Chronograph"
Venue: hall of the 1st floor, Cinematheque "Clio", from 18:00 to 01:00

"The Room of Mysteries". Game for the public
Venue: the permanent exhibition, from 18:00 to 01:00

Workshop "History of collectible dolls", by the Community of dolls creators „Teddy-Doll-md"
Venue: hall of the ground floor, from 18:00 to 01:00

Photo Workshop "Retro Museum"
Venue: the permanent exhibition, from 18:00 to 01:00

Activities in the museum courtyard:

Theatrical performance "From the country of brave people", by the students the Stephen the Great Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. At 19:30

Concert of ethnic music performed by the band "DinaRatri". At 21:30

Procession of the torchbearers. The performance based on medieval ballads held by the History Club „Ensifer". At 22:30