Brukenthal National Museum

Also situated inside the Brukenthal Palace is the Brukenthal Library, a vast repository comprising approximately 300,000 library units. This collection includes manuscripts, incunables, rare foreign books, and old Romanian-language books alongside contemporary publications and specialized magazines. A highlight of the library's holdings is the presence of highly illuminated 16th-century manuscripts, which serve as critical resources for scholars studying the history of the book and illumination in Central Europe.

The museum complex includes a Museum of History housed in a building considered the most important ensemble of non-religious architecture in the region. Additionally, the Museum of Natural History began to take shape in 1849 through the foundation of the Transylvanian Society of Natural Sciences. These sections complement the art collections by providing a comprehensive view of the region's historical development and natural environment, extending the museum's scope beyond fine arts into broader cultural and scientific preservation.

The Museum of Arms and Hunting Trophies reflects the evolution of weapons and hunting tools over time. A significant portion of this collection consists of trophies from the Witting and A. Spiess collections, with the latter comprising 1,058 items acquired in 1963. Opened to the public in 1966 in the Spiess House, the exhibition now contains over 1,500 units.

The display includes traditional hunting procedures, contemporary engravings, and aspects of animal life, offering insight into historical hunting practices.

The Brukenthal Palace, a large edifice in Hermannstadt (Sibiu), was constructed by Samuel von Brukenthal, who was born on 26 July 1721 in Leschkirch. The construction began a year after his election to a high office, and the building was designed from the very beginning to serve as a propitious background for conserving his art collection and antiquities of inestimable value. Today, the palace is recognized as one of the Baroque treasures of Central Europe and remains the primary location for the museum's European art galleries.

The modern structure of the Brukenthal National Museum includes additional facilities such as the Gallery of National Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of the History of Pharmacy. The institution also maintains restoration laboratories and operates a central museum shop within the palace, which offers the most comprehensive selection of publications and products. The museum actively engages the public through temporary exhibitions, virtual tours, and educational programs, ensuring the continued relevance of its historic collections.