A Vision Turned into Reality
The museum's story began in 2013 when the "Alexandru and Aristia Aman" County Library received colossal donations of books and documents from academics Dan Berindei and Dinu C. Giurescu. The real spark came in 2016, following discussions between the Library's manager and academic Basarab Nicolescu, when the idea of a museum dedicated to Romanian exile was born. This was conceived as a vital space for the reunification of Romanian culture, bringing to light remarkable works created outside the country after the establishment of communism.
A Sanctuary of Romanian Memory and Creation
The Museum of the Romanian Book and Exile is more than just an institution; it's a place where Romanian history, memory, and creativity meet and come alive. Each exhibit speaks of resistance, talent, and sacrifice, offering visitors a profound and emotional cultural experience. Here, the legacy of Romanian intellectuals in exile is sacredly preserved and presented in a vibrant manner, inviting you to discover fascinating stories and works of inestimable value.
The Museum's Unique Treasure
The museum boasts a vast and diverse collection, covering fields from humanities and social sciences, theology, and music, to visual arts. Here you will discover authors' handwriting, holographic dedications, original manuscripts, and correspondence carried on by famous writers in exile. Besides documents, the museum exhibits furniture, personal objects, and unique photographs, offering an intimate perspective on the lives of creators in exile. Each exhibit tells a story, a testimony to the cultural, scientific, and artistic activity of Romanians in the diaspora.
Emblematic Collections and Permanent Exhibitions
The museum houses dozens of extremely valuable collections, including those donated by Basarab Nicolescu, Leonid Mămăligă, Cicerone Poghirc, Aurora Cornu, Miron Kiropol, George Banu, and many others. You will be able to explore exhibition halls dedicated to Romanian exile in Paris, Spain, Canada, and the United States, as well as those dedicated to personalities such as Mircea Eliade and Emil Cioran. These exhibitions offer a deep dive into the creation and experience of Romanians in exile, through books, manuscripts, correspondence, personal objects, and audio-video materials.
A Bridge Between Cultures
The Museum of the Romanian Book and Exile is a dynamic public institution dedicated to promoting, integrating, and protecting the cultural heritage created by Romanian intellectuals outside the country's borders. With an international outlook, the museum values both the regional and national cultural component, as well as multiple universal connections, serving as a bridge between cultures and promoting fruitful communication and collaboration. We invite you to rediscover with us this important part of Romanian culture, both through our exhibitions and through our interactive spaces.
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