The Cultural Center Palatul Principilor Alba Iulia invites you to live a unique historical experience, where heritage comes to life before the eyes of visitors, and art becomes a spectacle in the most unexpected forms. As part of this year's edition of the Night of Museums, the Palatul Principilor Museum of Transylvania and the Principia Museum open their doors between 6:00 PM and 2:00 AM, with free admission, for a memorable evening.

Living history, authentic art and a spectacle for all the senses:
The public will be greeted with spectacular parades, historical reenactments, baroque dances, live music (from baroque to medieval rock), ancient craft workshops, medieval games and thematic guided tours. All of this creates an interactive program, suitable for all ages, designed to bring back the charm and mystery of the Alba Carolina Fortress.

A special room of the Princes' Palace will be transformed, throughout the evening, into a performance hall... of the senses!
Here, visitors will be immersed in an immersive universe of kinetic lights, musical harmonies from other times, all accompanied by a relaxing atmosphere. On soft and welcoming poufs, you will be able to contemplate the show while sitting comfortably, letting the sounds and the play of light conquer you. A moment of artistic and sensory respite, in a space that becomes, in turn, a character in the story.

Among the special moments of the evening:
The interactive guided tour "The Story of the Roman Castrum of Apulum", with Tullius Hostilius Germanicus and Caius Cassius Proculeianus.
Parade and cannon salutes offered by the Guard Eugeniu de Savoya - Timișoara.

The impressive demonstration of the XIII Legion Gemina Minor, with dozens of tirones equipped for battle, ready to bring back to life the spirit of ancient Apulum.

The exhibition "In the footsteps of the princes - historical incursions", highlighting the heritage enriched in the first year of the museum's activity.

The end of the evening will be in keeping with the entire experience: at 10:00 PM, the Transylvanian Bagpipers will electrify the Palace courtyard with a medieval rock concert, in their unmistakable style.

"The Night of Museums is not just a cultural event, but an opportunity to reconnect with our common history and an opportunity to make museums attractive to all ages." — Robert Roman, manager of the Cultural Center Palatul Principilor Alba Iulia
Event organized with the support of the City Hall of Alba Iulia

PROGRAM – NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2025
18.00 – Parade of the Transylvanian Bagpipers
4th Gate → Courtyard of the Palace of the Transylvanian Princes
18.00 – 02.00 – Exhibition: “In the footsteps of the princes – historical incursions. Enriching the museum heritage in the first year of activity”
Museum Palatul Principilor Transylvania
18.00 – Opening of the workshops presenting ancient crafts: signacula, leatherwork, coins
Principia Museum
18.20 – Acoustic concert: The Bagpipers of Transylvania
Courtyard of the Palace of the Transylvanian Princes
19.00 – Guided tour: The Story of the Roman Castrum from Apulum, with the imaginifer of the XIII Gemina Legion: Tullius Hostilius Germanicus
Museum Principia
19.20 – Parade: Guard Eugenius of Savoy – Timișoara
3rd Gate → Courtyard of the Museum of the Palace of the Princes of Transylvania
19.30 – Historical reenactment show with cannon volleys - Historical Reenactment Association, Timișoara
Courtyard of the Museum of the Palace of the Princes of Transylvania
20.00 – Grand Parade of the XIII Gemina Minor Legion
Citadel Square
21.00 – Medieval Music Workshop with the Transylvanian Bagpipers
Courtyard of the Museum of the Palace of the Princes of Transylvania
22.00 – Medieval Rock Concert: the Transylvanian Bagpipers
Courtyard of the Museum of the Palace of the Princes of Transylvania
22.00 – Guided Tour: The Story of the Roman Camp at Apulum, with the Centurion of the XIII Gemina Legion: Caius Cassius Proculeianus
Principia Museum

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