Casa Mureșenilor Museum
About Casa Mureșenilor Museum
Casa Mureșenilor stands on the north-west side of Piața Sfatului, at number 25, and is dedicated to the Mureșianu family. For more than half a century the Mureșenis ran "Gazeta Transilvaniei", the Romanian-language newspaper that began appearing in Brașov in 1838, and corresponded with the leading political figures of their time, in Transylvania and in the other Romanian-inhabited provinces. A plaque on the façade recalls that the composer Iacob Mureșianu (1857–1917) was born here.
The museum opened in 1968, when the family's descendants donated the building, a collection of furniture, paintings and sculpture, and an archive of more than 25,000 documents, fulfilling Iacob Mureșianu's cultural testament. Since 1998 it has been an autonomous institution under the Brașov County Council. The archive brings together political correspondence, manuscripts by the Mureșenis and by contributors to their newspapers, and documents on the history of the national anthem "Deșteaptă-te, române!", whose words were written by Andrei Mureșanu; a banner on the façade also carries the title "National Anthem Museum".
What you can see
The museum keeps furniture, paintings and sculpture from the family collection, plus the few authentic traces of Andrei Mureșanu's life: his baptism certificate, the volume "Din poesiile lui Andreiu Mureșanu", a photographic portrait, a photograph of his birthplace in Bistrița and the manuscript of the poem "Un răsunet". The "Gheorghe Dima" hall is dedicated to the Brașov composer, conductor and performer (1847–1925), and the house's programme includes temporary exhibitions, workshops for children and classical music recitals, usually on Wednesdays at 5 pm.
Good to know
The museum also has a separate branch, the "Ștefan Baciu" House, at Strada Dr. Gheorghe Baiulescu 9, opened in 2006, with its own hours. This page describes only the house on Piața Sfatului. The Black Church and the rest of the square are a few steps away.
Information verified on 24 October 2026.
- The Mureșianu family archive, with over 25,000 documents, including political correspondence and manuscripts.
- The manuscript of the poem "Un răsunet" and the baptism certificate of Andrei Mureșanu, who wrote the words of the national anthem.
- The "Gheorghe Dima" hall, dedicated to the Brașov composer.
- The plaque on the façade recalling the birth of the composer Iacob Mureșianu in this house.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Brașov is ~170 km from Bucharest on the DN1 (~3 hours, longer at weekends through the Prahova Valley), ~145 km from Sibiu on the DN1 via Făgăraș (~2h30) and ~270 km from Cluj-Napoca (A3 to Târgu Mureș, then DN13, ~4 hours). Driving in the historic centre is slow; leave the car in a car park on its edge. The house is on the north-west side of Piața Sfatului, at number 25.
Public transport: Brașov railway station has direct trains from Bucharest (~2h30–3 hours), Sibiu and Cluj and is ~3 km from the centre; bus 4 takes ~15 minutes to Livada Poștei, from where Piața Sfatului is a few minutes on foot.
- Where to park
The house has no car park of its own. Piața Sfatului is pedestrianised, and in the historic centre you usually pay to park, in the car parks and on the streets around; at weekends and in summer the spaces fill quickly.
- Fees & discounts
Entry costs 8 lei for adults, 4 lei for pensioners and 2 lei for pre-schoolers, pupils and students. The single ticket for the museums under the Brașov County Council (the Art Museum, the Ethnography Museum, the County History Museum and the "Casa Mureșenilor" Museum) costs 25 lei for adults, 20 lei for pensioners, 5 lei for pre-schoolers, pupils and students, and 50 lei for a family (2 adults, 2 children). Professional photography or filming costs 100 lei per hour, and a museum-education activity 5 lei per child.
- Rules
Entry is by ticket. As in any museum with period documents and objects, exhibits must not be touched, and photography or food and drink may be restricted: follow the staff's instructions. Professional photography and filming are paid separately.
- Facilities
museum education workshops · concerts and recitals · museum online shop
Frequently asked questions about Casa Mureșenilor Museum
- How much is a ticket to Casa Mureșenilor Museum?
- A ticket to Casa Mureșenilor Museum costs 8 lei (pensioners 4 lei, pupils 2 lei). Entry costs 8 lei for adults, 4 lei for pensioners and 2 lei for pre-schoolers, pupils and students. The single ticket for the museums under the Brașov County Council (the Art Museum, the Ethnography Museum, the County History Museum and the "Casa Mureșenilor" Museum) costs 25 lei for adults, 20 lei for pensioners, 5 lei for pre-schoolers, pupils and students, and 50 lei for a family (2 adults, 2 children). Professional photography or filming costs 100 lei per hour, and a museum-education activity 5 lei per child.
- What are the opening hours of Casa Mureșenilor Museum?
- Opening hours at Casa Mureșenilor Museum: Monday closed, Tuesday–Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday closed. Tuesday–Saturday 9:00–17:00, closed on Sunday and Monday. Recitals in the "Recitalul de la ora cinci" series are usually held on Wednesdays at 5 pm. The "Ștefan Baciu" House, the branch on Strada Dr. Gheorghe Baiulescu, is open Tuesday–Friday 9:00–17:00.
- How long does a visit to Casa Mureșenilor Museum take?
- A visit to Casa Mureșenilor Museum takes about 45 min (estimate, small house-museum).
- Can you visit Casa Mureșenilor Museum with kids?
- Yes, Casa Mureșenilor Museum is suitable for children (museum education workshops).
- Where can I park at Casa Mureșenilor Museum?
- There is paid parking at Casa Mureșenilor Museum (car parks around the centre). The house has no car park of its own. Piața Sfatului is pedestrianised, and in the historic centre you usually pay to park, in the car parks and on the streets around; at weekends and in summer the spaces fill quickly.
- How do I get to Casa Mureșenilor Museum?
- Casa Mureșenilor Museum is located at Piața Sfatului 25, Brașov, Brașov County. By car: Brașov is ~170 km from Bucharest on the DN1 (~3 hours, longer at weekends through the Prahova Valley), ~145 km from Sibiu on the DN1 via Făgăraș (~2h30) and ~270 km from Cluj-Napoca (A3 to Târgu Mureș, then DN13, ~4 hours). Driving in the historic centre is slow; leave the car in a car park on its edge. The house is on the north-west side of Piața Sfatului, at number 25. Public transport: Brașov railway station has direct trains from Bucharest (~2h30–3 hours), Sibiu and Cluj and is ~3 km from the centre; bus 4 takes ~15 minutes to Livada Poștei, from where Piața Sfatului is a few minutes on foot.
- When is the best time to visit Casa Mureșenilor Museum?
- The best season for Casa Mureșenilor Museum: All year round (open all year).
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