Cuza Vodă House in Galați
About Cuza Vodă House in Galați
The house on Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street was built in the early nineteenth century by the parents of the future ruler, Ioan and Sultana Cuza, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza lived here in childhood and youth and later as pârcălab (local governor) of Galați. The year of construction varies by source (the press gives 1827, when Cuza's father was pârcălab). The house was later sold several times and put to various uses. In 1937 the "Casa Cuza Vodă" Association was formed, bought it by public subscription, and on 24 January 1939 the museum of the same name opened here, the first in Galați.
Today the house is a branch of the "Paul Păltănea" History Museum. After almost seven years of consolidation and restoration, largely with European funds, it reopened on 24 January 2024, on the 165th anniversary of the Union of the Principalities. The works included strengthening the monument, new display cases and panels, marble floors, lighting, climate control and surveillance.
What you can see
The permanent exhibition in the main building has two threads: the personality of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, and Galați in the second half of the nineteenth century and the first decades of the twentieth, when the city was an important commercial, economic and cultural centre of modern Romania. The press has also mentioned pieces of original furniture preserved from the house.
In the yard, in a garden with paths and benches, stands a bust of Cuza, a historic monument in its own right. The house also hosts temporary exhibitions from time to time.
Good to know
The History Museum has several sites in Galați; this is the "Cuza Vodă" House at 80 Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street, not the Collections House or the Lapidarium. The County Council has announced a cross-border project (with partners from Hîncești district, Republic of Moldova) to landscape the garden in the style of Cuza's time; there are no published dates for the start of the works or any access restrictions.
Information verified on 10 October 2026.
- The permanent exhibition on Alexandru Ioan Cuza, in the house where he lived.
- Galați between 1850 and 1930, as a commercial and cultural centre, in new display cases and panels.
- The bust of Cuza in the garden of the house, a historic monument in its own right.
- The story of the oldest museum in Galați, founded in 1939.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the house is in Galați, at 80 Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street, in the central part of the city; it is easy to reach from the centre, on foot or by car.
Public transport: the lines that stop nearby are not verified; the safest way is to look for the nearest stop on the map.
- Where to park
The museum has no known car park of its own; in the area you park on the street, usually for a fee in the city centre.
- Fees & discounts
Adult ticket: 4 lei. Ticket for children, pupils and students: 1 leu. “One day” pass for the open sites in Galați: 8 lei adults, 2 lei children, pupils, students. Non-commercial photography fee: 5 lei; non-commercial filming: 10 lei. Free admission on public holidays and for groups such as people with disabilities, war veterans, journalists and ICOM members (according to the museum's official rates, HCJ 371/2024).
- Rules
Entry is by ticket. As in any museum with period objects, exhibits must not be touched, and photography (non-commercial, with a fee at the museum) and food or drink may be restricted: follow the staff's instructions.
- Facilities
garden with the bust of Cuza · temporary exhibitions
Frequently asked questions about Cuza Vodă House in Galați
How much is a ticket to Cuza Vodă House in Galați?
A ticket to Cuza Vodă House in Galați costs 4 lei (1 leu pupils, students). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Cuza Vodă House in Galați?
Opening hours at Cuza Vodă House in Galați: Monday–Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 – 18:00. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Cuza Vodă House in Galați take?
A visit to Cuza Vodă House in Galați takes about 45 min (estimate).
Can you visit Cuza Vodă House in Galați with kids?
Yes, Cuza Vodă House in Galați is suitable for children (short visit, garden in the yard).
Where can I park at Cuza Vodă House in Galați?
There is paid parking at Cuza Vodă House in Galați (street parking in the city). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Cuza Vodă House in Galați?
Cuza Vodă House in Galați is located at Strada Alexandru Ioan Cuza 80, Galați, Galați County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Cuza Vodă House in Galați?
The best season for Cuza Vodă House in Galați: All year round (Wednesday–Sunday).
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