The Royal Palace is a category A listed monument, and the museum has 4.6 on Google from more than 10,600 reviews.
About the place
The present palace was designed by the architect Nicolae Nenciulescu and completed in 1937 on the site of the old princely and royal residence. After King Michael's forced abdication on 30 December 1947, the museum moved in. The building was damaged in December 1989 and the galleries reopened step by step after 2000.
The National Gallery shows old Romanian art from the 14th century onwards and modern art with works by Nicolae Grigorescu, Ștefan Luchian and Constantin Brâncuși. The European Art Gallery grew out of the former royal collection, with works by El Greco, Tintoretto, Rubens and Rembrandt. The Throne Room, the Royal Dining Room and the Carrara marble Voivodes' Staircase can be visited during the same opening hours.
Good to know
- The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the ticket desks close one hour before closing time.
- Entry is free on the first Wednesday of each month and on 1 December and 15 January.
- Tickets for the historic rooms are sold at the European Art Gallery desk; photos there are allowed only with a phone, without flash.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10–18 |
| Thursday | 10–18 |
| Friday | 10–18 |
| Saturday | 11–19 |
| Sunday | 11–19 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.