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The National Bank of Moldova annually issues commemorative or anniversary coins dedicated to various historical events, prominent cultural and scientific figures, the promotion of heritage and cultural traditions, architectural monuments, the flora and fauna of the Republic of Moldova, etc. A significant place in the coin series of the Republic of Moldova is held by those reflecting key milestones in the formation and development of our country. These coins are the subject of this mini-exhibition:

1-2. 5 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 1996, AR; W: 28.28 g; D: 38.61 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-23252-1,2. 
3. 10 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2001, AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-24305. 
4. 20 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2011, AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-29968-3. 
5-7. 30 Years Since the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova, set; 50 lei; 2023; AR; W: 20 g; D: 32 mm; mintage: 500 pcs. The coins bear the inscriptions: "A sacred freedom", "My heart is Moldova", "As long as we live on this earth". PMC-423-425. 
8. 20 Years Since the Introduction of the National Currency in the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2013, AR; W: 28.28 g; 40 x 28 mm; mintage: 2,000 pcs. FB-29968-2. 
9. Anniversary of the National Currency, 50 lei, 2023; AR; W: 31.1 g; D: 37 mm; mintage: 500 pcs. FB-PMC-870. 
10. 20 Years Since the Adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, 100 lei, 2014; AR; W: 13.0 g; D: 28 mm; mintage: 1,000 pcs. FB-29968-1.

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“Sybir – prison of nations” 

August 29 – September 29, 2025
The exhibition "Sybir - prison of nations" presents a history in which each of us or our loved ones can find ourselves, including our parents and grandparents...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“The Unbroken – Light Through Darkness” 

22 – 26 August 2025, Parliament of the Republic of Moldova 26 August – 26 September 2025, National Museum of History of Moldova
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Culture, and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, is honored to invite the public to the inauguration of the photographic exhibition "The Unbroken - Light Through Darkness," signed by Ukrainian photographer Serhii Himyush...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“European Moldova” 

August 11, 2025 – January 31, 2026
The exhibition is dedicated to the National Holidays-Independence Day and Romanian Language Day-and presents an impressive selection of photographic images reflecting the process of European association and integration of the Republic of Moldova...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“The Division of Europe. Consequences of the Ribbentrop-Molotov (Hitler-Stalin) Pact” 

July 31 – September 6, 2025
Between July 31 and September 6, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova will host the traveling exhibition "The Division of Europe. Consequences of the Ribbentrop-Molotov (Hitler-Stalin) Pact", organized in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Moldova Office, the Berlin-Karlshorst Museum, and the National Association of Young Historians of Moldova.The exhibition opening will take place on July 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova....
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“The Evolution of Elections in the Republic of Moldova” 

01–31 July 2025
From July 1 to 31, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosts the exhibition "The Evolution of Elections in the Republic of Moldova", organized in collaboration with the Central Electoral Commission, the Continuous Electoral Training Center, and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES Moldova)...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
”The Spirit of Interwar Chișinău” 

June 24 – August 24, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova and the HERITAGE 21 Foundation invite you to visit the exhibition The Spirit of Interwar Chișinău, on view from June to September 2025 along the fence on 31 August 1989 Street, in front of the museum's headquarters...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
”Realms of Memory in the Post-Totalitarian Society” 

June 24 – August 24, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova organizes on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the opening of the exhibition "Realms of Memory in the Post-Totalitarian Society", dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the annexation of Bessarabia, Northern Bukovina and the Herța Land by the USSR (June 28, 1940) as a result of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and is a homage to all the victims of the totalitarian-communist regime in Central and Eastern Europe during the years 1918-1989...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"Maria Cebotari: Life and Work" 

June 3–13, 2025
The exhibition Maria Cebotari: Life and Work is a tribute to the renowned singer and actress of international stature, marking the 115th anniversary of her birth. It features approximately 140 photographs, documents, personal belongings, awards, books, artworks, and testimonies that reconstruct the most significant stages of the diva's artistic and personal life...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“Focus on Nature: Protected Areas Through the Lens” 

May 22 – June 20, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Public Association "EcoContact," is organizing the photographic exhibition "Focus on Nature: Protected Areas Through the Lens", a project dedicated to showcasing Moldova's natural heritage through the art of photography...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"Harmony of Beauty. The Timeless Elegance of Azerbaijani Carpets" 

May 18 – July 31, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in collaboration with Azərxalça (Azerkhalcha) and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Moldova, presents the exhibition "Harmony of Beauty. The Timeless Elegance of Azerbaijani Carpets", dedicated to the traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving, one of the most refined expressions of the region's cultural heritage...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"Belgica: A Legendary Expedition" 

May 17 - May 31, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute in Bucharest, is organizing the exhibition "Belgica: A Legendary Expedition" from May 17 to May 31, 2025, marking the 125th anniversary of the return of the Belgica expedition from Antarctica. The opening event will take place as part of the European Night of Museums program...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“International Day of Living Together in Peace” 

May 16 – June 7, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz (HEKS) Zurich - Chișinău Branch, is organizing the photography exhibition "International Day of Living Together in Peace", an invitation to reflect on fundamental values such as solidarity, respect, and social cohesion...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"The Medieval Fortresses of Alcedar and Echimăuți: 75 Years Since the Start of Field Archaeological Research" 

April 16 – June 1, 2025
On the occasion of the International Day of Monuments and Sites, the National Museum of History of Moldova announces the opening of the exhibition "The Medieval Fortresses of Alcedar and Echimăuți: 75 Years Since the Start of Field Archaeological Research."...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
“Childhood in the Gulag” 

“Alecu Russo” State University of Balti
April 11 - June 30, 2025
In the context of the Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Famine of 1946-1947 in the Moldavian SSR, the National Museum of History of Moldova announces, in partnership with the „Alecu Russo" State University of Balti and the Institute of History of MSU, the opening of the exhibition "Childhood in the Gulag"...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
”Ukraine: The Art of the Unyielding / Україна: Мистецтво Нескорених” 

April 2–18, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova, is organizing the exhibition "Ukraine: The Art of the Unyielding" / „Україна: Мистецтво Нескорених." ...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"Royal Echoes from the Interwar Period – Queen Marie and Romanian Chișinău" 

March 27 – April 27, 2025
 The exhibition "Royal Echoes from the Interwar Period – Queen Marie and Romanian Chișinău" unveils the profound and fascinating influence of Queen Marie on Romania's cultural heritage and identity...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"The Phenomenon of Resistance" 

February 28 – March 28, 2025
On February 28, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova inaugurated the photography exhibition "The Phenomenon of Resistance", a project that reveals the destinies of children who returned home from deportation, civilians, and prisoners of war released from captivity...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"Education in Times of Occupation" 

February 24 - March 10, 2025
The National Museum of History of Moldova will host the opening of the outdoor photo exhibition "Education in Times of Occupation" on February 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM in its hall, organized in partnership with Amnesty International Moldova...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
"The Archaeological Landscape of Old Orhei" 

February 20 – March 20, 2025
The Archaeological Landscape of Old Orhei is an ensemble of exceptional archaeological sites, located in a fortified natural space with unique features on a global scale. As a result of millennia of collaboration between human genius and the natural environment, the Archaeological Landscape of Old Orhei represents an extraordinary repository of heritage values, a place of rare beauty and great attractiveness that deeply impresses any visitor...
National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

 

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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.
©2006-2025 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.
©2006-2025 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