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Bucharest Museum Launches “A.REST 1989” Securitate Exhibit

6/18/2026

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The National History Museum in Bucharest opened the “A.REST 1989” exhibition, showing video of 1989 Securitate interrogations and remaining on display until mid-September.
The exhibition is an effort of museum, National Council and Ministry of Culture, curated by Oana Demetriade and Mihai Demetriade.
Artifacts such as journalist Petre Mihai Bacanu’s confiscated printing press and glasses illustrate intimidation, reminding visitors of freedom and dignity, according to manager Cornel Constantin Ilie.

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The National History Museum in Bucharest opened the “A.REST 1989” exhibition, showing video of 1989 Securitate interrogations and remaining on display until mid-September.
The exhibition is an effort of museum, National Council and Ministry of Culture, curated by Oana Demetriade and Mihai Demetriade.
Artifacts such as journalist Petre Mihai Bacanu’s confiscated printing press and glasses illustrate intimidation, reminding visitors of freedom and dignity, according to manager Cornel Constantin Ilie.