An essential part of the Neamț County Museum Complex, the Museum of History and Archaeology in Piatra-Neamț is one of the most respected institutions of its kind in Romania. Founded in 1978, the museum stands out for its valuable contribution to the research, conservation, and promotion of the historical and archaeological heritage of eastern Romania.

The museum's story begins in 1934, when priest Constantin Matasă, passionate about archaeology and culture, laid the foundations for the first "Regional Archaeological Museum" in Piatra-Neamț. Thanks to his vision, the city became a landmark on the map of archaeological research in Romania.

Today, the museum houses over 70,000 historical and archaeological pieces, as well as an impressive numismatic collection of nearly 12,000 coins, most of them from the Dacian-Roman period.

The museum offers visitors a captivating experience, with exhibitions that reconstruct the life of ancient communities, the evolution of civilizations, and the historical transformations of the region. It is the ideal place for history enthusiasts, but also for those who want to better understand the cultural roots of the area.