The evolution of any country often leads to a conflict between tradition and progress, between old foundations and new order, and Romania is no exception .Historians and museum workers seek to capture the unique and distinctive features of peasant life, while the country gradually abandons the exclusively agrarian way of life .Brighter manifestations of rural culture are expressed in the domestic sphere: in the construction of houses, in clothing and decorations, in cooking and in the management of everyday life .In order to preserve these age-old traditions, many museums are created in Romania dedicated to the life of the countryside, the customs and customs of its inhabitants, one of them was the National Museum of the Romanian Peasantry .The exhibits and interiors of the museum reproduce the image of peasant life in Romania for centuries: simple, ascetic, no frills .The strongest emotional impact is expected by everyone who visits here .
The picture of folk culture is recreated by authentic wooden churches and houses standing in the open air and in the museum's galleries. Expressive examples of this culture are agricultural tools, interior and furniture, icons and photographs.
From the history of the museum
The idea of creating a museum dedicated to the life and life of Romanian peasants appeared in 1906, King Karol I even signed a decree; however, several decades passed before the museum took on the usual form.
Toward the end of the war, in 1944 ., the museum building of the peasantry was handed over to the Lenin-Stalin Museum, which was traditional for the Soviet period, and the exposition Popular Art of the Rumanian Socialist Republic was moved to the Stirley Palace in Bucharest .For 25 years of residence, its funds have increased three-fold, despite certain censorship restrictions: religious art items and especially valuable things were not exhibited .In 1978, .The Museum of Popular Art was combined with the Rural Museum, much of the collection remained in oblivion .Only in 1990 ., a month and a half after the execution of Ceausescu, the museum returned to its original location .
It is interesting in terms of architectural advantages of the building itself, in which the exhibits of the museum are located. Much has been said about the fact that it took 29 years to build it. Elegant building, laid out of red brick, with large windows, united under the arches, resembles a real palace. An expressive image is created through the use of decorative floral elements and carved ornaments in the form of animals. On the main facade stands a decorative tower, reminiscent of the outlines of the bell tower in the old church.
Helpful information
Address: Bucuresti, Soseaua Kiseleff, 3, Sector 1 (permanent exhibition), Bucuresti, Strada Monetariei, 3, Sector 1 (Tempe Exhibition Hall).
Phone: +40 (21) 317-96-61.
Fax: +40 (21) 317-96-60.
E-mail: info@muzeultaranuluiroman.ro.
Entrance: 8 ROL, for students and cardholders Euro 26: 2 ROL, for pensioners: 4 ROL, for children under 7 years, visitors with disabilities, veterans free admission. For groups of up to 10 people: 72 ROL, for groups of more than 10 people: 120 ROL. Tickets for visiting temporary exhibitions are purchased separately. The cost of the audio guide is 12 ROL. Photo and video shooting are paid.
In the souvenir shop of the museum, visitors can purchase works of national Romanian crafts and local textiles.
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00, Monday: closed, the ticket office closes at 17:00.
How to get there: by buses No. 205, 300, 381, 783 to the stop Muzeul Taranului Roman; by metro to Piata Victoria station.
Prices are indicated as of January 2015
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