The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is part of the family of European museums with a specific focus on folk arts and traditions. It stands out for its diversified character, being a tourist attraction often found in the itinerary of national and international tourists. No wonder, as the museum contains over 100,000 objects characteristic of the past of the Romanian people, including countless customs and traditions. He has also received many distinctions and awards over time, and is well regarded nationally, in Europe and internationally. Discover all the information you need in the following lines and pay him a visit, knowing in advance many of the curiosities behind it.

History and presentation

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant appeared as a successor of several museums in our country, all under the auspices of the Museum of Ethnography, Folk Art, Decorative Art and Industrial Art. It was inaugurated under its current name on July 13, 1906 and bore 4 different names until it reached the name under which it is known today.

Currently, the Museum of the Romanian Peasant is managed and patronized by the Ministry of Culture. Over time, rich collections have been brought here, with over 100,000 elements depicting the traditions and customs of the Romanian people of the past.

Architectural aspects

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant was founded on February 5, 1990, by Horia Brenea. The specific architecture is part of the neo-Romanian style, being found on the list of historical monuments. In 1996, it was awarded the European Museum of the Year award.

The Brancoveanu tradition was used as a source of inspiration for the erection of the building where today the Museum of the Romanian Peasant is housed. The entire construction is arranged in the form of buildings belonging to the monastic style. In fact, the year of completion of the construction was 1941, which was declared to be a true symbol of art.

Characteristic architectural elements include masonry made of red brick, arches, a gazebo and perforated elements, each of which has an essential role in building the final appearance of the building.

At present, inside the Museum of the Romanian Peasant are exhibited collections of ceramics, wood, bark, fabrics for the interior and many other aspects and objects characteristic of long gone times.

Location

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant is located on Kiseleff road no. 3 from sector 3 of Bucharest.

visiting

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10.00 and 18.00.

Established rates

The following rates are set for visiting the Museum of the Romanian Peasant:

• Visiting the permanent exhibition:

- Adult ticket - 12 lei;

- Retirement ticket - 6 lei;

- Ticket for pupils and students, holders of the Euro 26 card, with a maximum age of 30 years - 3 lei;

- Ticket for adults with mild or medium disability - 3 lei.

• Visiting fairs and temporary exhibitions:

- Adult ticket - 8 lei;

- Retirement ticket - 4 lei;

- Ticket for pupils and students, holders of the Euro 26 card, with a maximum age of 30 years - 2 lei;

- Ticket for adults with mild or medium disability - 2 lei.

In the case of groups of maximum 5 people made up of adults and children, the price is 18 lei per group.

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant offers free admission, especially for children who fall within a predetermined age range, as well as in the case of official delegations.