THROUGH MEMORY. BY HAND. ACROSS WORLDS: MASKS Closing Exhibition of the European Project

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant presents the closing exhibition of the European project Unveiling the Arts and Works Behind the Masks, bringing together mask-making traditions and contemporary practices from Romania, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Through objects, archival materials and interactive activities, the exhibition explores the cultural heritage of masks, the knowledge and craftsmanship behind their creation, and their transformation across generations and cultural contexts.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the work of renowned mask makers, explore the results of international collaborations and take part in creative activities dedicated to the future of mask-making.
10–29 November 2026 Noua Galerie, National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Bucharest
Official opening: 16 November, 5:00 PM
The exhibition will be open Wednesday to Sunday, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Exhibition materials will be available in Romanian, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.
Free admission.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of guided tours, workshops and public events.