Cucuteni Eneolithic Art Museum
Home to one of the most valuable collections of prehistoric art in Europe, devoted to the Cucuteni culture – the most brilliant Eneolithic civilisation in what is now Romania and one of the oldest in the world.
About the museum
The museum opened on 24 June 2005, Piatra Neamț's City Day, marking 120 years since the discovery of the site that gave the Cucuteni culture its name. It is a landmark achievement for Romanian archaeology and culture.
What you can see:
- Cucuteni pottery with spiral motifs
- Human and animal figurines
- Ritual objects and tools
- International Centre for Cucuteni Research (CICCC)
- Temporary exhibitions and a virtual tour
The museum building
The building is listed as a historic monument and stands in the heart of the old town, next to the Princely Court. Built in 1928–1930 by the architect Roger Bolomey, the five-storey building is considered one of the most elegant pieces of architecture in Piatra Neamț.
History:
- 1928–1930: The building is constructed
- Originally: Petrodava Bank (the first private bank)
- Later: branch of the National Bank of Romania
- 2004: Transferred to public ownership
- 2005: Opens as the Cucuteni museum
Opening hours
*Last entry 30 minutes before closing
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Discover the Cucuteni civilisation
Combine the museum with a walk through the old town, taking in the Princely Court and the other museums. Just a short walk away you can catch the Telegondola Piatra Neamț for a sweeping view of the land where the Cucuteni culture came to life