The Cotroceni National Museum, located in the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, is a cultural institution of great importance, reflecting Romania's rich history and art. The palace, built in the 17th century and renovated in the neoclassical style in the late 19th century, serves as the presidential residence and has been home to the museum since 1991...
The National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), located in Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei, was established in 1970 and is housed in an impressive building dating back to the Belle Époque period. The building, constructed between 1894 and 1899, was originally the headquarters of the Central Post Office, and its transformation into a museum was part o...
Kretzulescu Church is one of the few surviving examples of Brâncovenesc architecture in central Bucharest, built in 1722 by the boyar Iordache Kretzulescu and his wife, Safta, daughter of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu. Located just steps from Revolution Square, the church has stood witness to decisive moments in Romania’s modern history, including...
Founded in 1909 by engineer Dimitrie Leonida and inspired by the technical museum in Munich, the National Technical Museum was the first of its kind in Romania. From the beginning, it had a strong educational mission, using interactive exhibits to make science and technology more accessible to the general public.
Located in Carol I Park, at 2 Gener...
Bucharest Football Museum is the first museum dedicated to football in Romania and the only one of its kind in Eastern Europe. Located in the heart of the Old Town, on 24 Gabroveni Street, the museum covers an area of 1,500 square meters, spread over 5 floors.
Exhibits include shirts worn by football legends such as Diego Maradona, Ronaldo, Gheor...
Built in 1835 by the high-ranking official Costache Suțu, Suțu Palace is one of the oldest aristocratic residences still standing in Bucharest. The building stands out for its Neo-Gothic architecture, with elegant details, stained-glass windows, and a striking spiral staircase that dominates the interior.
Located near University Square, the palace...
Mobius Gallery, established in 2015, is a space dedicated to high-level contemporary art with a rigorous curatorial program featuring both local and international artists. The gallery stands out for its commitment to making art accessible to a broad audience through lectures, guided tours, and artist talks. Its exhibitions are diverse, including pa...
The “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory, located at 21 Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard, Sector 1, is the only observatory in Bucharest permanently open to the public. Built with a classical dome and equipped with the original Zeiss telescope, it offers both historical exhibitions and real stargazing experiences. The atmosphere here is not ov...
There isn't a Bucharest resident you ask about the capital's museums who doesn't mention the Grigore Antipa Museum. And with good reason: it is one of the most prestigious museums in Romania and Eastern Europe, currently housing over 2 million exhibits.
Founded in 1834 and named after the famous Romanian biologist Grigore Antipa, the museum near H...
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (MȚR) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Romania dedicated to traditional rural life. Housed in a heritage building in Neo-Romanian architectural style, the museum features an impressive collection of authentic artifacts: from folk costumes and painted icons to tools, furniture, and eve...