912
Activities of museums and collections
This division covers the activities of museums and institutions that preserve, exhibit, and manage collections of cultural, historical, scientific, or natural heritage. Essentially, it includes art museums, history museums, botanical gardens, zoos, archaeological sites, and other spaces that showcase our common heritage to the public.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 912 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on activities of museums and collections. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 912 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
CAEN Division 912 covers a vital segment of Romania's cultural and creative economy: activities of museums and collections.
From major national museums in Bucharest to local ethnographic and history museums, this sphere contributes not only to preserving cultural identity but also to attracting tourists and generating related revenue. In recent years, the Romanian museum sector has undergone gradual modernization through the digitization of collections, introduction of interactive exhibitions, and international partnerships. This evolution is supported by European funds and an increasing public demand for authentic and educational experiences. Major challenges for entrepreneurs in the field include attracting additional funding, preserving heritage within limited resources, and adapting to changing visitor behaviors, who increasingly prefer digital and personalized formats. In the long term, the sustainable development of museums will depend on their ability to reinvent themselves and integrate technology, without losing the educational and cultural essence that defines them.
Included Activities
- ✅ Management and operation of all types of museums, including art, history, science, technology, and ethnography museums.
- ✅ Operation of historical sites and buildings open to the public.
- ✅ Management of botanical and zoological gardens, nature reserves, and national parks.
- ✅ Upkeep and conservation of collections of cultural and natural heritage objects.
- ✅ Organization of temporary and permanent exhibitions in the museum field.
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Renovation and restoration of historical buildings (included in division 41-43).
- ❌ Landscaping activities for parks and gardens (division 81).
- ❌ Organization of temporary cultural events unrelated to a museum (division 90).
- ❌ Fundamental scientific research in history or art (code 72).
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 912?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "activities of museums and collections" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 912?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 912. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.