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Top 10 Museums in Bucharest, Romania
Vlad the Impaler stated his claim to Bucharest in 1459. His citadel on the Dambovita was the first of flotillas of palaces, many of which still stand. Four subway lines and a modern bus network transport visitors and commuters. Nicknamed "Little Paris", Bucharest's elegant early 20th-century architecture shows French influences. Don't miss the Village Museum, Romanian Athenaeum and the Peasant Museum. You can't miss the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world (after the Pentagon).
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1. 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!
2. 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.
3. Ferestroika
Overall Ratings
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!!
4. Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,356 reviews
This outdoor museum includes more than 300 buildings representing the history of Romania's rural architecture.
Reviewed By BeldimanAndrei - Bucharest, Romania
Looking for tranquility and to learn new things about the romanian architecture? This is one of the best places...discover hundreds of houses from different parts of Romania in an wonderful setting, next to one of the most famous lakes frkm the capital, Bucharest
5. Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni)
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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.
6. Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
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4.5 based on 772 reviews
“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus.
Reviewed By aesha2018 - Cairo, Egypt
Went at weekends with my husband: price per adult 20 lei plus 10 lei photo fee so was more than decent. The museum is very interesting, the items are very well presented and described, they put tablets to find more info but I think due to the COVID situation these tablets were off. It takes you from stuffed animals to history of the vertebrates, human body and organs, fossils to gems and all kind of stones; there is even a small cave which was super wow. All in all we loved it a lot
7. K. H. Zambaccian Museum
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Carmen194 - Bucharest, Romania
This museum is located in a beautiful neighborhood, Dorobanti, and it is accessible by public transportation (bus and metro). The building was commissioned by Krikor Zambaccian, a businessman and art collector of Armenian origin, to host his art collection. It gives an overview of the most important Romanian artists of the 19th and first half of the 20th century. The collection consists of paintings, drawings and sculptures by artists like Nicolae Grigorescu, Stefan Luchian, Ioan Andreescu, Nicolae Tonitza, Theodor Pallady, Theodor Aman, Georghe Petrascu, Camil Ressu, Oscar Han, Dimitrie Paciurea and more. A sculpture by Brancusi is also on display. Additionally the collection includes 19 artworks by 19th and 20th century French painters (Delacroix, Matisse, Picasso, Utrillo and a number of impressionists and post-impressionists such as Cezanne, Renoir, Pissaro). All in all a valuable art collection in an old building with a character. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Romanian art.
8. Muzeul CFR
9. Muzeul Coleckiilor de Arta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By gabestoian - Melbourne, Australia
Allow at least 3 hours to visit this art museum. The building itself is gorgeous, built in Neo-classical style in late 19th century and augmented further over the next decades into the 20th century. Each room has its own character and they feature equally beautifully alongside the art housed within. At the time of our visit, the Museum featured West European art from 15th century onward, with works by Veneziano, El Greco, Tintoretto, Jan van Eyck, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens, and Rembrandt, plus works by impressionists such as Claude Monet and Alfred Sisley. The Romanian section is extensive and it boasts all the great works by the Romanian masters such as Grigorescu, Luchian and Aman. Many visitors will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of Romanian art. Also there is a section dedicated to Medieval art (14th - 19th century) including icons, mural paintings, embroideries, manuscripts, silverware and woodcarvings. Enjoy!
