National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova
National Museum of Fine Arts (1939) — founded by Plămădeală and Baillayre, 39,000 works from 15-21st centuries, Șillingovski collection (graphics 17-19th c).
Guided tour: 1939 Pinacotheca → Șillingovski collection → Baillayre → modern Moldovan art.
A must — Moldova's main art museum. Its three founding collections — the Pinacoteca (1939), the Șillingovski graphics and the Baillayre donation — each deserve attention on their own.
The National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova (MNAM) on 31 August 1989 Street 115 was founded in 1939 by sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală and painter Auguste Baillayre. Pinacotheca inauguration on November 26, 1939 — Bessarabia's first art museum. Initial fund: ~160 works by Romanian and Bessarabian artists from Salon X of the Society of Fine Arts. Two fundamental collections: 1947, through Pavel Șillingovski's will (professor at St. Petersburg Academy of Plastic Arts), the museum received an impressive collection of European and Russian graphics from the 17-19th centuries. In 1962, the Auguste Baillayre collection — 342 works national and universal. Today over 39,000 works.
- founded 1939 by Plămădeală + Baillayre
- 39,000 works (15-21st c)
- Șillingovski collection (1947, 17-19th c graphics)
- Baillayre collection (1962, 342 works)
- sculpture + graphics + painting + decorative arts
- most complete coverage of Moldovan art
- gallery with old Moldovan painting
- Șillingovski engraving under glass
- Plămădeală sculptures exhibited
- pinacotheca hall with 1939 paintings
- museum façade
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“A beautiful, spacious, well-maintained national museum with fascinating exhibitions, that should be in every country. Thank you for creating and maintaining such a wonderful place, not just for tourists but for anyone who wants to experience culture and art. The prices are very affordable, the staff is very kind and helpful. There were so many beautiful exhibits, especially pa…”
“Well I pressed by this art museum over five floors. Good collection of CXIX/XX sculpture, Moldovan paintings and a modern art exhibition from around Europe, Japan and China. Top floor theatre and art posters from across Europe from a Swiss collection I think. The main painting collection also had an app Artivive that you can use to animate some paintings which was cool. Well wo…”
“This place is a true gem for art lovers. The creativity and skill showcased here are truly inspiring. Every corner offers something unique and beautiful that captures the imagination. The atmosphere is welcoming and encourages a deep appreciation of artistic expression.”
- closed Monday
- tight space in some halls
- occasionally limited temporary exhibits