Muzeul Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Muzeul Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Muzeul Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza
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Liliana V
5 contributions
May 2015 • Family
The museum is organized in two areas:
1. The academic area organized both by thematic criteria and in relation to various historical stages of the higher education in Iasi. Thus, a Rector’s Office is presented, with proper furniture, first academic medals, various seals and some of the university symbols, namely the silver hammer and trowel used on May, 23rd 1893 at the solemnity of settling the fundamental stone of university palace in Copou. A substantial area is allotted to the historical evolution of the institution, as its official opening and the anniversaries of 1910/1911, 1960, 1985 and 2010 are reminded of by representative exhibits (the flags of the first universities, pictures of important figures, official documents, medals, photos, publications). Most part of the academic collection presents the evolution of disciplines, aiming to illustrate the achievements in knowledge and scientific carrier of important figures. Various laboratories, the Museum of Natural History, Botanical Garden and University Central Library are properly presented, thus revealing the importance in the research plan of each of these components of academic space.
2.The second area, dedicated to Cucuteni civilisation, is organized in a modern manner, so that images depicting scenes of daily life are illustrated by original exhibits. The central room introduces guests to the fascinating domain of archaeological research through a major reconstruction, which shows various stages of exploration, from archaeological diggings to restoration of pieces revealed. The entire space presenting the Cucuteni civilisation emphasizes creations belonging to ancient people, which are organized in the exhibition area according to their specificity. Thus, the visitors first enter the art room, with famous spiral motif vessels, painted in red, black and white, then the trades room, with various tools and weapons and a dwelling specific to the epoch, and end the tour in the treasure room, with priceless exhibits, such us ornaments and objects of worship. This latter area bears a special feeling, due to the winding form of clay walls and the ceiling playing for the starry sky under which the inhabitants of this part of Europe formed a civilisation 6000 years ago.
1. The academic area organized both by thematic criteria and in relation to various historical stages of the higher education in Iasi. Thus, a Rector’s Office is presented, with proper furniture, first academic medals, various seals and some of the university symbols, namely the silver hammer and trowel used on May, 23rd 1893 at the solemnity of settling the fundamental stone of university palace in Copou. A substantial area is allotted to the historical evolution of the institution, as its official opening and the anniversaries of 1910/1911, 1960, 1985 and 2010 are reminded of by representative exhibits (the flags of the first universities, pictures of important figures, official documents, medals, photos, publications). Most part of the academic collection presents the evolution of disciplines, aiming to illustrate the achievements in knowledge and scientific carrier of important figures. Various laboratories, the Museum of Natural History, Botanical Garden and University Central Library are properly presented, thus revealing the importance in the research plan of each of these components of academic space.
2.The second area, dedicated to Cucuteni civilisation, is organized in a modern manner, so that images depicting scenes of daily life are illustrated by original exhibits. The central room introduces guests to the fascinating domain of archaeological research through a major reconstruction, which shows various stages of exploration, from archaeological diggings to restoration of pieces revealed. The entire space presenting the Cucuteni civilisation emphasizes creations belonging to ancient people, which are organized in the exhibition area according to their specificity. Thus, the visitors first enter the art room, with famous spiral motif vessels, painted in red, black and white, then the trades room, with various tools and weapons and a dwelling specific to the epoch, and end the tour in the treasure room, with priceless exhibits, such us ornaments and objects of worship. This latter area bears a special feeling, due to the winding form of clay walls and the ceiling playing for the starry sky under which the inhabitants of this part of Europe formed a civilisation 6000 years ago.
Written 1 July 2015
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Marius V
5 contributions
July 2015 • Family
I visited this museum with family. I was surprise to see that the entry is free. It is one of the finest museums I visited . It gives clear and accurate information about exhibits. It has very good conditions for keeping objects . Cucuteni collection of objects is impressive . The staff is young and polite . Old documents of the University are highly exposed to be read and there is no prohibition to be photographed.
Written 2 July 2015
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Maria R
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Mar 2024 • Friends
A museum very well structured in different sections and with a staff that welcomes you warmly. It was an unexpectedly pleasant visit and it's an experience I would repeat.
Written 29 March 2024
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Chelciuc A
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Oct 2023 • Friends
A very beautiful place, the staff very welcoming and involved in providing information. The overall pleasant atmosphere, a visit that I will surely share with friends.
Written 21 October 2023
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Elena B
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Jan 2019 • Friends
The Museum of „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University is the result of two complementary traditions and continues the work of several academic structures designed to build the institutional memory.
We need to visit this museum, because it shows how much we have evolved as humans, do your time and come here, you will not be sorry!!!
We need to visit this museum, because it shows how much we have evolved as humans, do your time and come here, you will not be sorry!!!
Written 30 May 2019
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Andreea A
Iasi, Romania3 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
the Cucuteni culture is spread over the present territory of Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.
this museum is a very representative culture, with information guides.
I discovered and found very interesting and useful things thanks to the guides.
there are 4 rooms about the culture of Cucuteni, where the guide explains very well about this culture and answers your questions.
if time allows, you can go upstairs to the museum where, with the help of a guide, you will learn about the first university in Romania, and which were the first faculties.
you will discover the life of the student from that period.
It's a museum that really deserves to be visited especially because it's free entry and tour of the guide.
I liked it very much, surely I will come back with love.
this museum is a very representative culture, with information guides.
I discovered and found very interesting and useful things thanks to the guides.
there are 4 rooms about the culture of Cucuteni, where the guide explains very well about this culture and answers your questions.
if time allows, you can go upstairs to the museum where, with the help of a guide, you will learn about the first university in Romania, and which were the first faculties.
you will discover the life of the student from that period.
It's a museum that really deserves to be visited especially because it's free entry and tour of the guide.
I liked it very much, surely I will come back with love.
Written 27 May 2019
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Gabriel Talabă
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Friends
A special place with the story behind the exhibits, a story that leads you to the Cucuteni Civilization. I appreciated the exhibits a lot, their age and I learned much more information from the people who work there. Until now, I've been to the museum three times and I will definitely visit it again, but every time I'm surprised to see those things because some are unique. My advice is to get there without any thoughts that will make you uncomfortable and get into the magic of the story of that era. Upstairs there are many details about communism in Romania, but also about the founding of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
Written 27 May 2019
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Marius G
5 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
What attracted me the most were the painted vessels in different colors, weapons and tools. The University Museum A.I.Cuza brings together the same framework, the Cucuteni Civilization Museum and the Academic Museum. The Civilization Museum of Cucuteni is arranged in a modern manner, and the Academic Museum holds a replica of the rector's office. We started touring the museum with the pots and finished with paintings full of personalities, documents and medals. Most of the space is dedicated to academic disciplines and scientific paths of flagship personalities. It is worth visiting if you are a passionate enthusiast and history.
Written 27 October 2018
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Tamar S
Ramat Gan, Israel50 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
What a surprise! We almost skipped this tiny museum, luckily our local guide took us there (though I believe it's closed on Mondays, we were lucky enough to get in). Fascinating exhibition of pottery from 5,000 BC, attesting how developed was the Cucuteni society to be able to burn clay at high temperatures. Information available in English. Well worth a visit, appropriate for children >8 yrs.
Written 25 September 2018
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tomorrowsantiques
Mesa, AZ1,194 contributions
June 2018
I couldn’t believe these museums were free! I only had time for the very well done exhibit of the Cucuteni civilization which was located near Iasi. There was a nice timeline, as well as a model of the various stages of the discovery. I am American and many things there are identical to Native American artifacts. Makes you wonder. There was an interesting room with a curtain so the room was dark with only the starry sky.
Written 1 July 2018
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Is it opened tomorrow morning and when? Thanks!
Written 25 June 2018
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