For a tiny museum, they do a great job! For 29 lei, my six-year-old daughter and I were both given headsets with a different person's journey to listen to throughout the museum. (Kids' admission is free). Julia's story was more kid-friendly and kept my daughter engaged learning about the Jewish community in Cluj. It's interactive and informative. It took us 30 minutes to go through it all.

One of the most beautiful museum experiences i have ever lived!. It is so we'll organized and it presents in a really and impactful way what those people have lived. I recommend to everyone!

It focuses a lot on emotion and storytelling rather than artefacts and historical chronologies like your typical museum and does a great job through the use of personal perspective of telling the story of the Jews After seeing this place I went to the few remaining synagogues in the city, before this museum I was quite unaware of the Jewish past of the city The museum is very modern in both display and how you interact with it, there is an audio guide available in several languages, an app you open on the phone which guides you through the rooms and an original way of making a story out of everyday objects It's not the cheapest museum but I definitely recommend it

On one hand, the entire experience was mesmerizing and so well done. Absolutely loved the interactiveness of each room. On the other, the stories you hear through the audio guide are heartbreaking. All in all, a must-see for everyone curious about the fate of the Jewish people of Cluj.

A unique experience in Cluj, you can see the life of the Jews of Cluj through the stories of three Jews, from ~1900-1945. If you come, bring a phone for the audio guide. 100% worth it

Hello! I would like to say that this museum is a must do when you are in Cluj Napoca, especially if you want to learn things about this subject. I got to the "Muzeon" by accident, but a happy one. The muzeum is in the center of the old town and it is easy to find. If you go there, you will be able to see the world of the twentieth century by listening to three stories told by jews that lived then. You can listen those stories in three languages: Romanian, English and Hungarian. Those characters were real people and you can learn their life stories. Each story takes thirty minutes to listen, but the story of Iulia has to be the most complex of all. You can get headphones at the entry and a wifi connection for free.

Nice experience there! The ticket was 19 lei(3.5 euros). I had an audio guide(no cost) and the storytelling was excellent.

It is worth visiting and listening carefully to the audio guide. It is a unique experience in Cluj.

There are audio guides telling 3 different stories, it's really interesting how they used technology so it's not the typical boring museum, I highly recommend it to find out more about Jewish History from cluj and holocaust.

It's not your typical museum, I'd say it's more of a tastefully done real life account of three individuals that went through hell during the national socialist regime. It's not overblown; 60 to 90 minutes are more than enough to listen, engage and learn. Informative and succinct. And of course, sad. A must see in one of the most beautiful cities in south central Europe, Cluj.

A superb gem of a place, hidden in a courtyard, in a little street behind some buildings, you have to keep your eyes peeled to find it. Disclaimer: I visited about a year ago, but I’m sure it’s only gotten better since then. The lady at the reception desk was very pleasant, helpful and polite. They also have a small giftshop (with postcards, keychains, fridge magnets etc.) The audio guide, which comes in several languages, is free and, in addition to the autobiographical stories of the Shoah survivors, that just draw you in, it also contains samples of klezmer music (both more well-known, like Naftule Brandwein, and ones new to me, like Kaschauer Klezmer Band) and informative bits about kosher cuisine and about Jewish filmmaking, painting and architecture from Cluj back in the day. I’m sure even many otherwise well-meaning non-Jewish local residents underestimate the huge extent to which the vibrant Jewish community has been vital and fundamental to the city’s development. The hideous, dehumanizing, virulently antisemitic language openly spouted by so many journalists back in the day is an infuriating read, as well as shocking in its boldness and shamelessness (even for someone well familiar with antisemitic comments, having been on their receiving end, and also having found several cowardly and hateful notes from some space laser conspiracy obsessed nut too in my mailbox, also right here in Cluj, where I’ve also seen swastika graffitis around town, but I digress. My point is, this is a very important tool to educate people, because antisemitism never died out unfortunately and we still need to fight it.) Some of the offending newspapers are displayed, in a beautifully evocative way, on the wall and ceiling, with hands pointing at the viewer in an accusatory manner from the other wall of the claustrophobic room under the oppressively bright artificial lighting. Then you take a few steps to the side and find yourself on the train of death, in a grim cattle wagon, listening to the sounds of it rattling along the tracks in the dark and the atrocities being described in a stark but factual way, and you look at the silhouettes of people, including children and elderly people, being taken to death camps. It should be a mandatory educational viewing for all students. We must never let it be forgotten that this senseless, calculated murder of millions was committed deliberately and systematically, nor that it could have been prevented, if only neighbours had been more educated, tolerant, vigilant and willing to stand up against antisemitism in solidarity. The exhibit is nonetheless not preachy or fatalistic at all, it doesn’t overwhelm you with a feeling of helplessness, instead it’s empowering and eye-opening. Many parts of the museum are distinctly uplifting, like the paintings and the cleverly designed cinema model. The VR sets were also a very nice touch. You need to take your time (it’s not a very large museum, so no need to rush), and just take everything in. The exhibit ends with a life-affirming display of family photographs. There were also books at the end that you could browse, in a small room with a couch where you can rest for a bit. I especially liked the one about Sephardic folklore and the one with Jewish artists from Romania, full of gorgeous pictures of their works. I would also encourage everyone to take a look at the museum’s website and social media (especially their very colourful and informative Instagram) for additional resources about Jewish culture and history.

The attendant, a young woman was most helpful and made sure we knew everything we needed to know to get the most out of our visit. Tho a small museum, it contains so much. More than artifacts, is their perspective and experience jn story behind the Holocaust. A hidden gem for sure.

Very nice and interesting museum. Never experienced something like this.

Humbling experience, the audio stories available were so thorough and gave great insight into the lives of the Jewish people living in and around Cluj Napoca during the terrible times of the Holocaust and leading up to it. My 5 year old didn't understand much but he was able to gain some knowledge about this part of history and that it is important to love all people so that we don't have hate in this world.

Very good museum. A must visit in the city of Cluj It does a very good job at sharing the history of the Jews in the city as well what happened to the community during the war. The exhibition is very interactive and takes less than an hour to complete.

The museum is worth every minute spent there. It is rather small but it has an audio guide and plenty of information to read and think about. It took me around 1 hour to get back to the entrance. I recomend at least one visit there! We all need to hear these stories and learn the real history that happened so close to us.

Probably the best museum in Cluj! Amazing storytelling and atmosphere with a very friendly and helpful staff. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to find out more information about Jewish history, culture and the Holocaust. Also if you're a student the ticket is 19 lei, well worth the price in my opinion.

I am not into history museums but this one touched me, to say the least. Minimal and charming, the Muzeon teaches about Jewish history in Transilvania using a series of visual, auditory and olfactive stimuli and never ceases to impress your senses.

A hidden gem in the centre of Cluj-Napoca. You will have an audio tour experience and discover the story of 3 Jewish people that lived in Cluj. Also they have nice VR spots to visualize the historic events. Highly recommended to visit!

A shaking experience, the story of Holocaust seen through the eyes of three members of a Jewish family from Cluj-Napoca, Julia, David and Paul. I really felt their pain when I passed through the car of the train which was containing the luggage and the two buckets, one for water and the other one...for toilet purposes. Plus the striped uniform, the shoes of the kids and the little toy... It moved me...is something to been seen and listened during your visit in Cluj.

The power of storytelling. The first time ever that I saw the right way to share a story that catches the attention and engages you. I strongly feel that we are more likely to absorb the powerful message in a meaningful manner using storytelling, than if the same message is presented simply in statistics, maps, elusive facts and figures. I've listened the story of David. He trappes your mind so quickly with his warm voice that you feel instantly overwhelmed. You're trapped and judged in the sentence room, engaged in the railway travel with other souls, and sentenced to death or work .The used words are not drama oriented, no syrup and honey, not a single word is begging for compassion or used to point the finger against someone. There is no need for that, because the jews from the ground speak louder than any denier's voice. Entirely overwhelming! I think it is an experience that everyone needs. You should step in someone's else's life to fully realize how life can change in a second and sometimes you can't do anything, but accept the fact that you must survive no matter what or you should escape, with every cost, from the Hell which man created on Earth. Truly an awakening experience! By Jo Gärtner.

The museum shows the Jewish history of the region in a very good way, balancing between using technology like VR and using a usual exhibition. I liked it very much. I would totally recommend everyone to go and visit.

It is very cool museum even if you are not person attracted to this kind of attraction. It is interactive walk through individual's life and experiences, super organized. Even during Covid time, museum is open for visit. It is in the center of the center so you can't miss it. Adult ticket is 29 lei but it is worth the price. Recommend!

I liked it. It was interesting to hear the different perspectives in the audio guide (there are three speakers you can hear from). I thought it could be consolidated into one guide with all three perspectives because the first 10 or so exhibits didn't really change depending on who you listened to. Nonetheless the stories were interesting, valuable, and sad (obviously). The interactive format of the museum is cool and I liked the use of VR for some of the exhibits. Would recommend visiting.

The adult ticket is 30 lei. I liked it a lot. It's not big and doesn't have a lot of things but the audio guide combined with the exhibits make it very interesting. It even made me cry and I'm not the only one, I heard others cry too. I also appreciate the girl at the entrance, she seems so kind even though she has to repeat the same things multiple times a day.

An amazing, little museum, very well set up. It deserves a visit certainly

The place proposes a modern and quite interactive way to share the stories of three jewish survivors. I was very pleased with the design of the museum itself in spite of the small dimensions.

This museum wasn't in any of the articles & posts I read about visiting Cluj, and I'm so glad I accidentally discovered it through TripAdvisor's list of activities to do in the area. This small museum presents three real peoples' stories through an audio guide available in in multiple languages. Each story takes roughly half an hour to listen to, and the museum staff recommend listening to all three if you have the time and the emotional capacity. The audio guide also has written text for each stop in the museum, which is akin to informational labels that provide background in more traditional museums. The museum's exhibition arc provides some background information on Judaism in general and the history of Jews in this region, and then spends most of its time on what happened to the community in the early to mid 20th century, finishing with what happened after the war. Although this museum is specific to the history of this region, I personally felt that it provided better explanations for non-Romanians about events in Romania in the early 20th to mid century than the Holocaust exhibition in Bucharest.

Museum with a different kind of experience than others, very nicely carried out! I really enjoyed how they very creatively optimised and decorated spaces to tell these interesting stories. All the objects are there for a reason and the stories are a nice mix between Jewish history and customs and the war. Recommend!

Amazing experience. If in Cluj visit Muzeon. You won't regret it

Amazing little museum. The kids just loved it.

Very emotional experience. I liked the idea of listening to real stories using headphones while walking around the museum. And the museum is an interactive one, which makes it more interesting.

Be not frightened of the price of the ticket!! Here is a lot of history to be explained. Not in a linear and boring manner, but highly interactive. Do listen to everything that all the persons have to say. VR scenes are also present, during the expedition hence highly immersive. Totally recommend

A totally wonderful experience! Muzeon really gives you the drive to learn more about Jewish history on your own, thanks to the audio guide, the interactive exhibits, and the well-curated textual information available on their website (note that it is not a transcript of the audio, but rather some useful additions; I highly recommend reading them as well). I found myself spending two hours inside without even realising it. I think everyone should visit this museum in order to better understand the harsh reality of the 40's and to somehow get a grasp of the cruel hell the Jews had to go through during the Holocaust. This part of history should never ever happen again, regardless of the targeted minority. And this message gets all the more relevant now with the unfortunate rise of far-right parties in Europe.

This is one of the best museums I have ever seen! The space is limited, but the story that is being told and the media that are being used (the audio guides, all kind of interactive installations, the music etc.) makes you truly identify yourself with the persons telling the story. This is a very creative concept that has been brought to life. Do not miss the chance to go! It is a humbling experience to be in such a place and to listen to this story.

A very nice museum!! Definitely worth visiting it!