THE 10 BEST Bucharest History Museums
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- Tilihi AndreiBucharest, Romania10 contributionsIn my opinion, the "Muzeul Satului" is the most beautiful open-air museum I've ever seen. I understood better how people lived in the village 100-200 years agoWritten March 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anna A4 contributionsThe host was excellent, and the exhibits were very interesting, representinf the French and Ottoman influence on the aesthetics of interwar Romania.Written April 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dejvid K1 contributionAmazingly Fascinating and awesome. Friendly and very well organised, great communication skills. The guide was very well informed and had answer for everything.Written April 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- socol m6 contributionsAmazing! Totally recommend the visit! You will get astonished each step, everything portrays a story that will catch your attention. The lady guide will make it worth!Written April 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ColleenBelfast, UK35 contributionsMy friend and I really enjoyed walking around this museum on a day in Bucharest when we had some time to kill. Because we received a student discount, we felt like we received good value for our payment. We might not have felt that way if we had paid full price for our tickets though. If you don’t have a ton of time to spend in Bucharest, you should probably pass on visiting this museum. But, if you’re looking for something to do to fill in some of your time, you’ll probably enjoy spending an hour or so here.Written April 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FoodangeManchester, UK2,891 contributionsAn interesting museum with some strange practises and a massive gap in the story.
We had to pay an extra charge to take photos, so that was a first!
No signposting and by chance we went what we thought was the right way round, anticlockwise at the top of the stairs turn right though most people seemed to go the other way.
This takes you chronologically, not sure what’s the point starting at the present day, especially as there’s rather a lot missing from recent history ….
It was very dark, difficult to read things at times.
Fabulous on story of Bucharest and how everything good and bad in Romania and with communism itself was amplified in the capital.
Great detail right up to 1989, then through an empty room to the post communism era with just two boards, as though they ran out of impetus.
Oh and by the way, didn't you summarily execute Ceaușescu after a sham trial?!
Still fascinating on history of in and out with communism.Written April 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mega_viktkKyiv, Ukraine1,100 contributionsThe building is in the Romanesque style of the beginning of the 20th century. In the interior are columns and vaults, There are three large halls on the second floor that are exhibition open. Pensioners are free entrance.Written May 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- midway42Georgia3,116 contributionsClassical music is two things in Romania: popular and synonymous with George Enescu. Born in the small village of Liveni, Enescu was a child prodigy and admitted to study at age seven (!) to the Vienna Conservatory. He gave a private concert for Emperor Franz Joseph at age ten, and shuttled between Paris and Romania until the end of WW2, when he settled in the former. His compositions include operas, symphonies, chamber music, and works written exclusively for piano. A museum dedicated to his work is located in the turn-of-the-century art nouveau Cantacuzino Palace. It is small (two rooms) but contains a number of personal artifacts and tells the story of his life in roughly chronological order. His first violin, hand-written manuscripts, and various concert programs share space with medals presented from around the world and, somewhat oddly, a molding of his hands. I spent just under an hour here on my last day in Bucharest.
In summary, this was a small, traditional museum about a very important historical figure. I had only peripherally heard of Enescu before traveling to Romania but learned far more from him while there, largely due to this collection. A groundbreaking gallery with electronic exhibits and walk-through experiences? Hardly. A decent, easy to understand collection of authentic artifacts that tells a linear story and leaves one realizing how impressive this musician was? Yes. I’d give it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Worth a trip for people with the interest.Written November 13, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JY613Tel Aviv, Israel21 contributionsThe Synagogue turned museum was a bit tricky to find, but worth it. The guard and custodians were very nice and welcoming. There are a plethora of historical photos and religious items to look at. Keep in mind that the museum consists of two floors, the upper floor being what used to be the women's balcony. The architecture and artwork of the synagogue itself were very nice to look at.Written July 22, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fuscobalBucharest, Romania257 contributionsA very nice numismatic collection that is also very well explained on phisical panels as well as on digital tablets. Entry is a bargain @ 10RON (2Eur). Recommended visit duration > ~30 minsWritten October 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter MCounty Dublin, Ireland57 contributionsSpent a good 40 minutes exploring this interesting museum of fire fighting
Friendly guide albeit with as much English as we had Romanian
Great views across the rooftops of Bucharest
Well worth a visitWritten August 24, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bogdan DBucharest, Romania372 contributionsDowntown museum, set in the small but lovely Suțu palace; it boasts various art collections, like the one in the former Simu museum and a beautiful nudes display by Theodor Pallady; Bucharest history is also depicted on the first floor; don’t miss the building itself with its ceilings and the grand staircase;Written January 19, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- zuvBucharest, Romania27,166 contributionsAn interesting museum housed in an old mansion near Victoriei Square. Nice,recently restored. The current exhibition is titled "The Museum of Ages" and tries to present to the visitor 300 years of family and childhood history. You can see household items, pieces of clothing, weapons, furniture, all belonging to long gone timeWritten May 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HannahBasildon, UK2 contributionsNothing like the pictures, small place and can only try a tiny bit of chocolate from a tiny fountain. Wouldn’t recommend.Written March 12, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bucharest
- These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Bucharest:
- Muzeul Micul Paris (The Little Paris Museum)
- Ceaușescu Mansion
- Muzeul Naţional al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
- These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Bucharest:
- Museum of Communism Bucharest (Undeva in Comunism)
- Ceaușescu Mansion
- Muzeul Naţional al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
- These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Bucharest:
- Museum of Communism Bucharest (Undeva in Comunism)
- Muzeul Micul Paris (The Little Paris Museum)
- Ceaușescu Mansion
- Muzeul Naţional al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti"
- George Enescu Museum (Muzeul George Enescu)