The house, built in 1735, is the oldest civil building in Câmpulung, and the collection shows the costume and crafts of Muscel.
About the place
The house was built in 1735 by the court official Ștefănescu, in the style of Muscel houses with a ground floor and an upper floor; its last owner was the lawyer Gheorghe (Gică) Ștefănescu, after whom it is named. It was restored in 1928 by the architect Dimitrie Ionescu-Berechet and in 1948 donated to the Romanian Academy to become a museum. The ethnography section has been here since 1977.
In the rooms you see Muscel peasant interiors, folk costumes, objects from traditional trades and a large pottery collection. The museum's history section is 800 m away at Negru Vodă 119 and covers the area from the Neolithic to 1947, including finds from the Roman fort of Jidava.
Good to know
- The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Guided tours in Romanian or English are available on request; for large groups the tour is included.
- The history section is a 10-minute walk away on Negru Vodă Street, with the same opening hours.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9–17 |
| Wednesday | 9–17 |
| Thursday | 9–17 |
| Friday | 9–17 |
| Saturday | 9–17 |
| Sunday | 9–17 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.