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The music is recorded on a cylinder with pins. The interior is divided into three compartments: the first contains the crank and the mechanism that operates the cylinder with pins, the second - the cylinder with pins and vibrating lamellae, and the third - two levers for starting and stopping the melody. The cylinder holds seven melodies by W.A. Mozart, which are played through the vibration of steel teeth arranged in a comb, whose tips are adjacent to the cylinder. The lid of the box features floral marquetry on its outer surface. This cultural asset is classified under the "Tezaur" category.

The Story of Musical Boxes

Musical boxes originated in Switzerland at the end of the 18th century. In 1796, watchmaker Antoine Favre-Salomon invented a pocket watch with an incorporated musical mechanism, using the principle of tuned metal lamellae. The invention quickly spread, soon leading to the creation of musical boxes independent of watches.

Initially invented and built for the salon entertainment of the aristocracy, musical boxes quickly evolved, capturing the market and public interest with these entertainment machines. The musical box industry was predominantly centered in Switzerland. Geneva remains the cradle of the musical box, even though the art of crafting these musical wonders spread to other regions of Switzerland - such as Jura, Auberson, and Sainte Croix - and later to other countries, including France, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Some of the most notable manufacturers of musical boxes include: Mermod Frères, Paillard, Reuge, Thorens, Cuendet, Junod, Nicole Frères, Ducommun-Girod, Brémond, and L'Epee.

The musical box operated on a relatively simple principle: a cylinder with pins (cylindrical pins) would, through rotation, actuate a metal "comb" tuned to specific musical notes, both being concealed from view in one of the box's compartments. By turning the cylinder - with the help of a spring mechanism (similar to that of watches) - the pins would strike the steel "teeth" of the comb, causing them to vibrate and produce different musical notes. A musical box could have a limited number of melodies "programmed" onto the cylinder - from 4 to 12.

Over time, the cylinders were replaced with interchangeable metal discs. Based on this operating principle, large musical boxes emerged in cafés and taverns, which could be activated by inserting a coin, allowing users to select their preferred disc.

Besides the ingenious mechanism, musical boxes also stood out for the artistry of their exterior decorations, featuring materials such as precious woods, mother-of-pearl, ivory, and metal.

The decline of musical boxes began with the invention of the phonograph (1877) and the gramophone (1887). Production continued for a while, but by the early 20th century, most renowned companies had abandoned the business and started manufacturing other mechanical musical instruments.

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Scientific Conference „The Memory of the Victims of Totalitarian-Communist Regime: History, Impact, Responsibility”

25 November 2016

The scientific event was conducted within the State Program „Recovery and historical exploration of memory of the victims of totalitarian communist regime in Moldavian SSR during the years 1940-1941, 1944-1953"

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The yearly scientific conference of the National Museum of History of Moldova. XXVI edition

21 October 2016

The museum's yearly scientific conference History. Archaeology. Museology. Was held on October 20 and 21, 2016, The event is at the 26th edition and is part of the extensive scientific research activity of the museum, reflecting the interest of specialists for historical, archaeological and museographic research.

The conference was attended by scholars, curators, university professors from various academic research institutions, museums and universities from Moldova, Romania, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland.


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XVI SYMPOSIUM OF NUMISMATICS

24 September 2016

Between 21 and 24 September, 2016, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held the 16th edition of the Symposium of Numismatics, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Archaeology „Vasile Pârvan" from Bucharest, the Institute of Cultural Heritage of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the Numismatic Society from the Republic of Moldova

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European Heritage Days

20 September 2016

On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, On 20 September 2016, the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Scientific Research Laboratory „Thrachology" of the State University of Moldova organized the following two events

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Charity auction „CUCUTENI 2016”

1 August 2016

At the closing of exhibition „CUCUTENI 2016", on August 1, 2016, at 18.30, was held a charity auction organized by the Art Studio „Picasso" in collaboration with the Agency of Communication and PR „PRofile"

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Event dedicated to persons with disabilities „I am important! My rights matter”

19 July 2016

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in partnership with the World Health Organization and NGO SOMATO, are organizing in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova an informal dialogue - "I am important! My rights matter" - between groups of people with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities and various national and international actors

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Movie night under the stars, Third Edition

9 July 2016

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the 3rd edition of the Movie night under the stars, in collaboration with the Association on Charity and Promotion of Civic Culture. The event was held in the courtyard on the museum every night of Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the period between June 30 and July 9, starting at 21.00.

For the 2016 edition, were chosen six international productions from the 50s and 60s of the twentieth century - comedies and dramas, films with box office success and with international film festivals awards. Below are listed the films from this year's edition


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Emotional meeting at the Museum

25 June 2016

Saturday, June 25, 2016, the graduates of the Department of Technology of the Technical University of Moldova, class of 1971, met at the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The event, organized by Galina Mîrzac for the 17 persons who have graduated from the university 45 years back, took place in a medium full of history and memories of student years - the participant at the event have studied in the museum building, which between 1963 and 1977 hosted student classrooms of the Technical University, Department of Technology

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Anniversary event dedicated to the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation at the National Museum of History of Moldova

23 June 2016

 
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) marks 15 years of activity in the Republic of Moldova, a period during which was implemented a number of important projects that aim to improve people's lives and to promote democratic values in our country.

On this occasion, the Swiss Cooperation Office in the Republic of Moldova organized an open air event for the public on June 23, between 17.00 and 22.00, at the National Museum of History of Moldova.

Among special guests at the event were government officials, representatives of diplomatic missions and funding community, as well as implementers and beneficiaries of Swiss projects from various regions of the republic. Also, the event was attended by Manuel Sager, general director of SDC, and Elisabeth von Capeller, vice director of SDC.


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Historian's Day 2016

18 June 2016

On June 18th, 2016,  in the Blue Room of the National Museum of History of Moldova was celebrated the „Historian's professional day"

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Homage to Mihai Eminescu

15 June 2016

The Department of Culture of Chișinău Municipality and the National Museum of History of Moldova have organized an event of commemoration of poet Mihai Eminescu on the occasion of 127 years since his death.

The event of commemoration was held in the Blue Room of the museum, with the participation of artists and scholars, lovers of classic music, representatives of several public institutions. The cultural and artistic show was hosted by Lucia Culev, head of the Department of Culture

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Roundtable “Stalinist deportations – a form of political repression”

13 June 2016

Monday, June 13, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was organized roundtable "Stalinist deportations - a form of political repressions". The event was dedicated to the commemoration of 75 years since the first wave of soviet deportations from Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina

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The official visit of the General Director of Herend Porcelain Manufacture, Hungary

26 May 2016

On 26 May 2016, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the official visit of Dr. Attila Simon, General Director of Herend Porcelain Manufacture of Hungary. The event was marked by the opening of the exhibition of porcelain "Shining Herend" at National Museum of History of Moldova and presentation of the catalog of unique porcelain objects produced by this manufacture

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CRONOGRAF at the National Museum of History of Moldova

21 May 2016

The National Museum of History of Moldova is the traditional partner of the International Documentary Film Festival CRONOGRAF, a major event that brings every year in Moldova quality documentary films from around the world


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The European Night of Museums 2016

21 May 2016

European Night of Museums is an international event initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Communications of France. The Council of Europe, UNESCO and The International Council of Museums (ICOM) are the main supporters of the European Night of Museums. Over 4000 museums in Europe have joined this popular and long-lasting cultural event

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Celebrating the International Museum Day 2016

18 May 2016

Every year since 1977, on May 18th, is celebrated the International Museum Day at the initiative of The International Council of Museums (ICOM) in order to promote and to make the public aware of the role of these cultural institutions in the society. In 2016 this day has the theme „Museums and cultural landscapes".


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Roundtable „Poles in Soroca"

21 April 2016

Thursday, April 21, 2016, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the roundtable „Poles in Soroca". The event took place in the Conference Room

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Launch of the project „Historic site Camp of King Charles XII of Sweden - valorisation and promotion"

8 April 2016

Friday, April 8, the National Museum of History of Moldova organised a special event in the village of Varnița - the official launch of project „Historic site Camp of King Charles XII of Sweden from Varnița - valorisation and promotion"/SITVAR

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Dragobete at the National Museum of History of Moldova

24 February 2016

Wednesday, February 24th, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held a special event dedicated to the Dragobete, Romanian folk mythology character symbolizing youth and love

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Book issue „Dreptul la proprietate și la moștenire al femeilor din Moldova și țările vecine (secolele XIV-XVII). Studii și documente” by Lilia Zabolotnaia

23 February 2016

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016, 15.00 hours, at the National Museum of History of Moldova (Blue Hall) was issued the volume: Lilia Zabolotnaia „Dreptul la proprietate și la moștenire al femeilor din Moldova și țările vecine (secolele XIV-XVII). Studii și documente". (Property and inheritance rights of women in Moldovan and neighboring countries (fourteenth to seventeenth centuries). Studies and documents). Seria Istoria la feminin, Editura: Lexon-Prim, Chișinău, 2015, -351 p.

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC