Built between 1912 and 1939, according to the plans of architect Nicolae Ghica-Budeshti in a style typical of the Romanian School of Architecture during the interwar period, the building was turned into an ethnographic museum on February 5th, 1990. It is part of a family of museums dedicated to the arts and traditions of Romania.
The large interconnected rooms present trace of rural life in a modern and artistic vision. Connoisseurs of art will be captivated by a wall covered with ceramic vases in various shapes, with dozens of ornaments created during the evolution of Romanian ceramics, and fantastic productions of various types of clay tablets. Other things to see include icons, traditional costumes, tapestries and carpets, jewelry and ornaments for clothing.