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 General Candiano Popescu Street in Sector 4, the museum is housed in a former industrial pavilion dating from 1935. It offers approximately 4,500 square meters of indoor exhibition space and another 1,000 square meters outdoors.
The collection includes over 5,000 exhibits, organized into sections such as mechanics, electricity, magnetism, electronics, land and air transport, atomic physics, and telecommunications. Highlights include the Assan steam engine (1853), early public lighting dynamos, the first aerodynamic car by Aurel Persu, flying machines designed by Traian Vuia and Henri Coandă, and a jetpack prototype built by Justin Capră and Ion Munteanu.
The museum remains a key destination for engineering and technology enthusiasts, offering interactive displays that appeal to families, students, and anyone with a curiosity for invention. Despite its somewhat retro layout and traditional organization, the museum’s documentary and historical value makes it well worth a visit.
Admission Prices
- 5 lei – children over 5, pupils, students
- 10 lei – seniors
- 20 lei – adults
- 100 lei – guided group tour (up to 20 people)
- 10 lei – amateur photography fee
Standard entry to the permanent collection is 6 lei, while access to special exhibitions costs 10 lei per person. A 50% discount is available for pupils, students, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Free entry is granted to children under 5, persons with severe disabilities, and other official categories.