It shows the history of the Târnava area, from prehistoric pottery to the vessels of the Saxon guilds.
About the place
The building is a listed Gothic monument from the mid-15th century and once housed the Franciscan friars. After 1948 it was a school boarding house, and it has been a museum since 1970. Collections include Coțofeni and Noua pottery, three Dacian treasures, pewter and clay guild vessels, folk costumes from the Târnava valleys and Saschiz pottery.
Tickets cost 5 lei for adults and 3 lei for children, students and pensioners. A guided tour costs 50 lei for a group of up to 10. The museum also runs the Stonemasons' Tower and the Stephan Ludwig Roth memorial house.
Good to know
- From September to May it opens Monday to Friday, 9–17; in summer also at weekends, 10–14.
- The photo fee is 7 lei and the video fee 12 lei.
- Ask here whether you can visit the nearby Stonemasons' Tower.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.