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Things to do in Romania, Romania: The Best Specialty Museums
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1. Art & Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 234 reviews
Hello, My name is Mark Tudose and few years ago I have start "Art & Crafts" in Sighisoara. At first I have made a local artist gallery with handmade products around Sighisoara. I do the wood part in the gallery. In time we developed more opening a museum section for our gallery with pieces made of wood about 50 years ago. This year is for the first time when we will open this museum part for our customers. So, feel free to visit us and let me know your opinion. I really think that the only way for a craft it comes with the story behind. I hope you will like our stories.
Reviewed By mirunavrn - Bucharest, Romania
This souvenir shop in the historical center has various products made by local craftsmen: from wooden carved spoons and hand painted Christian icons to handmade magnets showing the most iconic attractions of the city. The owner is very polite and hospitable, even gives more details about the products and the stories behind them.
2. Tiriac Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Tiriac Collection represents the exhibition of cars and motorcycles of Mr. Ion Tiriac. Opened to the public in November 2013, the collection includes over 150 historical vehicles manufactured since 1899, but also performant cars, with a current design. Visitors will find the only collection in the world with the 6 Rolls Royce Phantom produced until 1972, as well as exhibits that previously belonged to great names such as Sir Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr. or Bernie Ecclestone.
Reviewed By MFollowers - Roses, Spain
Just incredible private collection I am not a car lover but this has been a joyful experience All the best car brands throughout the years! Unbelievable... a must see Go to the Totiac collection on your way back to the airport Take a couple of hours extra and visit this place!
3. National Museum of Old Maps and Books (Muzeul Nakional al Harkilor si Carkii Vechi)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By AlexVN81 - Cortland, United States
This is a lovely museum in a very beautiful house in a nice neighborhood of Bucharest - the neighborhood right behind the government building which is full of diplomatic residences. I wanted to go to a different museum - not your regular art or history or natural science museum and found this gem of a museum. If you like history and geography and old drawings of Romanian geographical landmarks this is for you. The maps are quite old-1500s the oldest one- but in excellent conditions. They are maps of the old provinces of Romania, but also of other parts of the world - Europe, Middle East, but even Americas, East Asia etc. It is definitely worth it a visit. Check out the stained glass maps, too. Highly recommended!
4. Petry Museum and Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
5. Muzeul Micul Paris
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By cristinaghinea77 - Bucharest, Romania
Located in the heart of the Old town, close to Gilda theatre and Diverta bookshop, the museum invites you to travel back in 19th century to discover a lovely interior. I liked the furniture, the Oriental room and the elegant dresses that can be worn for a photo shooting.
6. Ferestroika
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Ferestroika is a private museum of family life during the communist era, offering you a unique experience based on the Learn-Touch-Taste concept. Visit the apartment of a family that lived there in the 80's and discover fragments from their past with the help of our guide! Touch the exhibits! This is something you will not hear in an ordinary museum. Last but not least, enjoy authentic homemade snacks! The tour last for about 2 hours. What to expect: 2 hours English guided tour Snacks and beverages Personalized souvenir Customized experience - small groups only (max 6 people)
Reviewed By KAH2316
Had a great experience with this museum - Raluca helped us figure out the tickets for the same day we called, which was super helpful. And then we showed up late due to traffic, but Alex, our guide, was very accommodating and even stayed later to give us more details/information on the history. The entire experience was great and we truly enjoyed our time with Alex and the "museum" too! Thank you!!
7. Retro IT Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Due to recent development in the Covid-19 situation, we regretfully inform you that the museum is closed until further notice. Thank you Retro IT Computer History Museum hosts a big collection of vintage computers, portables, laptops and around 1500 different CPUs. A lot of history and many stories about the beginning of the technology. Visiting is possible every Saturday from 10 AM until 4 PM and from Monday to Friday – only with a previous booking – from 4 PM until 10PM. Please make your booking a day before your arrival.
Reviewed By C673FOdianad
We visited this unique romanian museum on saturday when the majority of the attractions in Arad are closed. Spent 1 hr being fascinated about all the computers and laptops from 10, 20 30 and 40 years ago (neither large IT universities in Romania could bot gather such a nice collection). Got some very nice souvenirs: calendars and mini IT boards as key chains. The person founding the museum from his personal money is definitely a passionate IT fan and he wants to further developp the museum. The bookings for visit (free entrance) can be prior made through phone or facebook page very easy.
8. Museum of Senses Constanta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Let yourself go during an experience full of challenges for your body and mind. You will learn a lot about perception, sound vibrations, touch, smell, the human brain and science. Observe and explore what you feel, and make sense of your senses.
9. Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By 737laurens - Devizes, United Kingdom
The tour was really interesting and the building is fabulous. Roxy was my tour guide, her English was great! Roxy gave a detailed account of the Palace’s history providing additional information in every room and answering any questions asked. I would recommend the tour to anyone, I was there for around an hour. They have procedures in place for COVID which are explained fully both when you book and again once you arrive. It costs 60 lei.
10. ASTRA Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 913 reviews
ASTRA Museum is the largest open air museum from Europe and the most complete (traditional architecture, crafts, events, exhibitions a.s.o.), more than 10 km alleys and over 400 buildings of wood, stone, brick reconstructed in the museum to illustrate the everyday/ daily life of the ancestors who lived in villages of Romania. Diversity, multicultural and tradition preserved and relived in The Open Air Museum from Dumbrava Forest are the main assets of the ASTRA Museum.
Reviewed By aurelia2015905 - Bucharest, Romania
In the immediate vicinity of Sibiu in the middle of nature on a veryy large area you can enjoy visiting over 400 houses, household annexes, techinical instalations and 2 church of our national culture and civilization. An amazing place of romanian traditions.
