The Museum of Art Collections in Bucharest is a fascinating place that houses an impressive variety of art collections, each reflecting the tastes and passions of Romanian collectors through the ages. Opened in 1978, the museum is housed in the former Romanit Palace, an elegant historic building on Calea Victoriei. Visitors can explore over 30 collections including painting, sculpture, textiles, decorative art and graphics, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution of art in Romania.
The museum is organized into sections that reflect the individual collections of renowned Romanian collectors such as Zambaccian, Dona, and Simu, each contributing valuable and rare works of art. These collections include works by great Romanian and European masters, including Nicolae Grigorescu, Theodor Pallady and Henri Matisse, offering a remarkable stylistic and thematic diversity.
The museum not only exhibits works of art, but also promotes educational and cultural activities, regularly organizing temporary exhibitions, conferences and workshops. These initiatives help to enrich visitors' knowledge and promote art to the general public, strengthening
Visitor Information:
Prices range from RON 8.8 to RON 35.2 and can be purchased here.
Groups can only receive guided tours on request by sending a request to educatie@art.museum.ro at least 7 days before the visit.
Prices range from 8.8 RON to 35.2 RON and can be purchased here.
Groups can only be guided on request, by sending a request to educatie@art.museum.ro at least 7 days before the visit.
Pre-registration for the visit is not required. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-7pm, Wednesday and Thursday closed. Free admission the first Friday of the month.
How to get to the Museum of Art Collections:
- Bus: 137, 168, 178, 205, 226, 97, N117, 368, N113, 381, 100, N119, 301, 331, 331 B
- Metro: M2 and M4
- Trolleybus: 97, 79, 86
