It started as a collection of Romanian vinyl LPs and a passion for old things. Mixed with the wish to preserve the past and together with the help and contribution of many friends and acquaintances, the Communist Consumers Museum was 5 years in the making.
Today it's a hidden gem, located in Timişoara, west Romania, the first city freed in 1989 from the Communist regime that ruled the country.
The museum is arranged as a typical Romanian apartment from the “golden age” (as it was called by communist propaganda), displaying a vast collection of what Romanians could own and buy during that period.
Visitors can wander around the rooms, exploring the shelves, armoires, drawers, to find, see and touch the items ranging from old TV and radio sets to kitchen amenities, bicycles and toys, school supplies and much more.
For some visitors, the memorabilia serves as a way to learn about a way of living that no longer exists. Others will remember and recognize items that used to be in their own homes.
The entrance is free and it’s done through the upstairs bar called Scârţ Loc Lejer, where you can relax and have a taste of Romanian beer, sweets and hospitality.
Address: Laszlo Szekely street no. 1 (used to be called Zoe), Timisoara, Romania
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outside gate
upstairs entrance
living room
kid's room
hallway
kitchen
