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National Army Museum, Chisinau, Rep. Moldova

Military history of Moldova

Where, when, how much?

National Army Museum in the city center Chisinauon 47 Tighina Street, in Republic of Moldova. The museum building is easy to find and can easily be included in a tour of the capital's main sights.

Visiting program:

  • Tuesday - Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00

  • Monday: closed

Ticket prices:

  • Adults: approx. 10 Moldovan Lei (MDL)

  • Children (over 7 years): approx. 3 MDL

The visit usually lasts, 30-60 minutes, depending on how much time you choose to spend at each exhibition. The museum is relatively small, but its collections - uniforms, weapons, documents and historical photographs - provide an interesting insight into the evolution of the army and military events in the region.

For history-loving tourists, it's a quick and accessible stop during a walk through the center of Chisinau.

About the Army Museum in Chisinau

National Army Museum presents the military history of the Republic of Moldova through a collection of uniforms, weapons, historical documents and photos.

One of the most interesting attractions for visitors is in the museum courtyard, where more military vehicles and combat equipment. Here you can see tanks, armored carriers, artillery pieces and other military equipment used in different historical periods.

This small open-air exhibition offers a first-hand insight into military technology and is usually, most photographed area of the museum by tourists visiting Chisinau.

1. Exhibition of military vehicles

One of the most interesting areas of National Army Museum is outdoor exhibition of military technology, set up in the museum courtyard. On display here are several military vehicles and equipment that have been used over the years in various army units.

Visitors can see tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery and special military vehicles, all presented in an open space where they can be admired up close. For military history buffs or those visiting the museum with children, this area is often the most spectacular part of the museum.

The exhibition provides an opportunity to better understand military technology used in the 20th century and to see what equipment we often only see in photographs or documentaries really looks like. What's more, the vehicles on display are among most photographed sights in the museum courtyard.

 

BTR amphibious armored transporters

Soviet towed anti-aircraft gun: ZU-23-2

MiG-21 military aircraft

rocket launcher

Conclusion

National Army Museum is a destination perfect for history and military history buffs. From the interior collections of uniforms, weapons and documents to the impressive exhibition of military vehicles in the museum courtyard, The visit offers a full and immersive experience.

All the best!

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