George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni
About George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni
George Enescu was born on 19 August 1881 in Liveni, then in Dorohoi County, the only one of Costache and Maria Enescu's eleven children to survive childhood. His father played the violin and his mother the guitar, and he learned his first notes on the pianino brought from his grandparents' house in Mihăileni. Today's house, small and with a wooden porch, is not the original: it was rebuilt on the foundations of the birth house, and sources give different years for the opening of the museum (between 1955 and 1968; it was reorganised in 1970). The family later moved to the manor at Cracalia, destroyed by fire in 1947; some of the objects on display were saved from there.
The museum belongs to the Botoșani County Museum. In a cross-border EU-funded project on history and music ("History and Music – Values that Bring Us Together"), the house was restored; it was re-consecrated on 4 May 2025, 70 years after the composer's death.
What you can see
The house has five rooms. The most important are the parlour with the pianino, the young Enescu's room and the kitchen, which was also his parents' bedroom. On display are the family's furniture, Moldavian rugs, the stove on which the composer is said to have been born, objects from his childhood (a toy violin, a drawing set, a toy Father Christmas and drawings he made), photographs of his parents and of the house at Cracalia, property deeds of Costache Enescu, scores from his youth and photographs of Enescu with the great musicians of his day.
In the yard there is a bust of the composer, and around it you see the open landscape of hills and fields of northern Moldavia.
Good to know
In recent years the house has had temporary closures announced on the museum's website (for example 20–26 November 2025 and 15 July – 4 August 2026); organised groups can book a visit even then. Do not confuse it with the George Enescu National Museum in Bucharest, the Luminiș Villa in Sinaia or the George Enescu Memorial Museum in Dorohoi.
Information verified on 10 October 2026.
- The pianino in the parlour, the one Enescu began to play on as a child.
- The young Enescu's room, with the toy violin, the drawing set and his drawings.
- The stove in the kitchen, on which the composer is said to have been born.
- The photographs of Enescu with the great musicians of his time and the scores from his youth.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Liveni (today the village of George Enescu, in George Enescu commune) is ~15 km from Dorohoi, on DJ298; the house is at the edge of the village, on George Enescu Street. The road from Botoșani goes through Dorohoi.
Public transport: there is no confirmed timetable for buses to the village; the simplest way is to come by car or take a taxi from Dorohoi.
- Where to park
The house has a car park by the road, at the entrance to the yard, with no known fee; you can leave the car there.
- Fees & discounts
Adult ticket: 10 lei. Reduced ticket: 5 lei (preschoolers, pupils, students, pensioners, adults with disabilities, groups of at least 10 people). These are the general rates of the Botoșani County Museum; an older source gives 5 lei for adults and 2.5 lei reduced, so check on the spot.
- Rules
Entry is by ticket. As in any memorial house with period objects, exhibits must not be touched, and photography and food or drink in the rooms may be restricted: follow the staff's instructions. Organised groups are booked by phone.
- Facilities
yard with a bust of the composer · car park · online virtual tour
Frequently asked questions about George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni
How much is a ticket to George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni?
A ticket to George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni costs 10 lei (5 lei reduced). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni?
Opening hours at George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 17:00. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni take?
A visit to George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni takes about 45 min (estimate, five small rooms).
Can you visit George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni with kids?
Yes, George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni is suitable for children (small house, short visit).
Where can I park at George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni?
There is free parking at George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni (car park by the road, at the entrance). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni?
George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni is located at Strada George Enescu 14, pe DJ298, Liveni, Botoșani County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni?
The best season for George Enescu Memorial House in Liveni: May – September (nicest in summer, with the green yard).
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