Our story

Discover the story of the house below, then listen to the audio presentation for the room you are in and the other spaces.

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The Bank Room

At the end of the 19th century, this was home to Roșia Montană's old bank—the place where gold extracted from underground was exchanged for money and explosives. Here, you will discover the journey of gold from the mountains to the processing plants, alongside rocks, tools, and other artifacts from the past.

The Grandmother's Room

Here you will discover the artistic side of miners' wives. An old sewing machine, a small weaving loom, and various textile works will show you how grandma passed down her delicacy, patience, and care for others.

The Vinyl Room

The wealth of Roșia Montană was not measured solely in gold, but in culture as well. The vinyl records, photographs, and memories gathered here tell the story of a vibrant community where music, film, and social gatherings were part of the village's charm.

The Resistance Room

Discover the Save Roșia Montană campaign, launched against the mining project that threatened the village to exploit its remaining gold. The articles, photographs, and testimonies collected here tell the story of the community's resistance and the protests of that time.

Țarina

A place that has undergone profound transformations: from mining site to agricultural land, a gathering space during the fight against the mining project, and today, a place dedicated to heritage, nature, and memory

The Gold Stamp Mills

The Petri family's stamp mills were facilities for crushing gold-bearing rock, powered by the force of water. More than 1,000 of these mills, equipped with wooden stamps, once lined these valleys, powered by the water flowing from the artificial lakes higher up.

The Attic Museum

The lives of the local people have always been deeply connected to the natural resources of the surrounding mountains. Hard work, joys, and hardships rooted families to this land, leaving behind a legacy passed down through generations. In this exhibition, you will discover our family's story, closely tied to Roșia Montană's rich gold-mining past.