Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița
About Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița
Constantin Brâncuși was born in Hobița on 19 February 1876 into a peasant family and left the village at the age of 11. The museum in Hobița, founded in 1971 by the Gorj County Museum, is not quite the house where he was born: it is a wooden house from the second half of the 19th century, bought in the village from Calistrat Blendea, moved and rebuilt on the land that belonged to the sculptor's family, to show what a Gorj homestead of his time looked like. The house is a historic monument (LMI code GJ-IV-m-B-09494), and the museum belongs to the “Alexandru Ștefulescu” Gorj County Museum.
The house is made of oak logs, with a tall shingle roof and a long porch resting on posts carved in a twist and in “wolf's tooth” motifs. Many see this woodworking craft as one of the sources of Brâncuși's art, including the Endless Column.
What you can see
From the porch you enter the sleeping room, the cunia (the kitchen, with the hearth and a shelf for pots) and the celar, the pantry from which you climb into the attic. The interior is furnished in peasant style, with a bed covered in woven textiles, folk clothing hung on a pole, a loom and clay pots at the hearth. On the walls and in the display are photographs, albums, documents, books and letters from the sculptor's life and work.
In the yard are the homestead's outbuildings: log structures, a granary of woven wattle and a carved wooden gate with three openings.
Good to know
The house where Brâncuși was born, moved by his sister to another plot, stands nearby; it is private property and is not part of the museum. Do not confuse the museum in Hobița with the sculptural ensemble in Târgu Jiu, which is ~25 km away.
Information verified on 29 October 2026.
- The long porch, with posts carved in a twist and in “wolf's tooth”, woodworking motifs that shaped Brâncuși.
- The cunia, the peasant kitchen with its hearth and pot shelf, and the celar from which you climb into the attic.
- The carved wooden gate with three openings at the entrance to the yard.
- The homestead's outbuildings in the yard, with the granary of woven wattle.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Hobița is in the commune of Peștișani, ~25 km (~30 min) from Târgu Jiu and ~112 km (~2 h 15 min) from Craiova (estimates). From Târgu Jiu you leave on the DN67 (Calea Severinului), continue on the DN67D (Strada Tismana) and, after ~18 km, turn onto the DC96, another ~3 km to the house. The Brâncuși ensemble in Târgu Jiu (the Endless Column, the Gate of the Kiss, the Table of Silence) lies on the same road, towards the town.
- Where to park
A car park is right next to the house.
- Fees & discounts
Tickets are bought at the museum's ticket desk or online, on the Gorj County Museum website. The Gorj Tourist Pass, the county museum's online ticket, covers several branches, this house among them.
- Rules
As in any memorial house, exhibits must not be touched, and photography inside may have its own rules: follow the staff's instructions. The doors and thresholds of the peasant house are low.
- Facilities
tickets at the entrance and online
Frequently asked questions about Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița
What are the opening hours of Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița?
Opening hours at Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 17:00. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița take?
A visit to Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița takes about 45 min (house and yard).
Can you visit Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița with kids?
Yes, Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița is suitable for children (yard with outbuildings to see).
How do I get to Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița?
Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița is located at 2 Strada Sculptorului, Hobița, Peștișani, Gorj County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița?
The best season for Constantin Brâncuși Memorial House in Hobița: All year round (open all year).
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