It tells the history of the town and of its German settlers, and holds 4.5 on Google from more than 90 reviews.
About the place
The museum opened on 1 December 2003 and is run by the Vișeu de Sus town council. The building belonged to a German family and gained a new storey when it became a museum. The history section has archaeological finds, coins, an extract from the royal charter of 1365, the first mention of Vișeu, and documents on the Union of 1918.
The ethnography section covers farming, shepherding, woodwork, hemp and wool processing, folk dress and icons painted on glass and wood. One part is devoted to the Germans of Vișeu: a fragment of the baptism register with the first German children born here, in 1790, a travelling chest, costumes and photographs of the 86 Germans deported to the camp at Orsk between 1945 and 1949.
Good to know
- It is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, according to Google; some visitors found it closed, so call ahead.
- Look for the objects of the Germans of Vișeu: the baptism register from 1790 and the photographs of the deportation to Orsk.
- The Roman Catholic church of St Anne is about 100 metres away.
Opening hours
| Monday | 9–16 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9–16 |
| Wednesday | 9–16 |
| Thursday | 9–16 |
| Friday | 9–16 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.