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National Military History Museum · Muzeul Național de Istorie Militară
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National Military History Museum · Muzeul Național de Istorie Militară

Tanks, MIG fighter jets and Soviet artillery in the museum courtyard.

4.6 · 1415 reviews· Chișinău
RecommendedBudget< 300 leiCasualIn ChișinăuBoth
Also worth it for

12,000 pieces of weaponry, military hardware in the open air and the Transnistria hall

Why it’s worth visiting

Yes, if you're into Moldova's military history - a broad collection of weaponry, open-air vehicles and a hall dedicated to the Transnistria conflict.

The story

Chișinău's National Museum of Military History · striking outdoor exhibit with T-34 tanks, MIG jets, cannons and missile launchers, plus an indoor artillery hall and war-history galleries. One-hour visit, a surprise for history buffs or kids who love big machines.

What to expect
Best at
MorningAfternoon
Duration1-2 h
LanguagesRO · RU
Good for
Cultural discoveryWith familyRelaxed eveningFirst-time visitor
What people love
  • a vast collection
  • military hardware in the open air
  • the Transnistria hall
Photo moments
  • The MIG number 29 at the entrance
  • Row of T-34 tanks
  • Rocket launchers on the asphalt
  • Indoor hall with uniforms
Ambiance
Family-friendly
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What visitors wrote
  • “I arrived at the museum at 3PM and I saw that it was OPEN on the google map. I got in and there was this old lady telling me a little bit offensively to get out because it's closed. She didn't even speak a little bit of english and kept speaking in romanian. I know I'm in Moldova and I said hello in romanian and tried to say sorry that I don't speak their language. I was respec…”

    - patriotic life
  • “Very nice military museum. It was totally free and I was alone to walk freely and look at the different weapons and other historical pieces.”

    - Dima Vishnevetsky
  • “Definitely come here if you’re visiting Chişinău. Such an interesting place. You can tell by the photos. Only costs 5lei + 5lei if u want to take photos. It wasnt busy at all, it was me my gf and a random person when i was there.”

    - George Papazoglou
Good to know
  • Little information in English
  • No audio guide
Where & when
Hours
Mon09:00 - 17:00
Tue09:00 - 17:00
Wed09:00 - 17:00
Thu09:00 - 17:00
Fri09:00 - 17:00
Sat09:00 - 17:00
Sun09:00 - 17:00
Contact
AddressStrada Tighina 47, Chișinău, Moldova
Phone+373 22 272 056
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