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The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Museum4.4 · 4 127≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~20 RON2.5 km from the center
One of Europe's premier ethnographic institutions, situated along Kiseleff Road in Bucharest and recognized as European Museum of the Year in 1996. It occupies an imposing red-brick palace showcasing Neo-Romanian architecture designed by Nicolae Ghica-Budești. The collection holds over 100,000 artifacts of rural life, including embroidered folk costumes, painted ceramics, carved wooden icons, and an authentic 18th-century wooden church.
Highlights
- Monumental Neo-Romanian red-brick palace architecture
- Extensive collection of authentic folk costumes and embroidery
- Preserved 18th-century wooden church reconstructed inside
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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