Museum exhibition – a means to valorize the archaeological heritage

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova holds a substantial collection of archaeological objects covering a wide chronological diapason from the Paleolithic up to the middle ages. The contemporary museum owes its existence to the public, therefore it has an important role in creating a bridge of communication between the archaeological heritage and the visitors in order to gain a sense of identity and continuity. This process of interaction takes place within the permanent and temporary exhibitions organized by the museum itself or in collaboration with other institutions from Moldova and abroad. The archaeological heritage represents a constant of the temporary exhibitions which have been grouped into four categories: exhibitions organized with the occasion of the International Museum Day, exhibition as part of the European Days of Heritage, exhibitions in memoriam, and „eclectic” exhibitions.