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National Museum of Art of Romania
In the former Royal Palace
About National Museum of Art of Romania
The National Museum of Art fills the former Royal Palace on Revolution Square. Its Romanian galleries run from medieval icons and church treasures to painters such as Nicolae Grigorescu and the early work of Constantin Brâncuși, and the European gallery holds Old Masters from across the continent. Allow at least two hours.
Why it's on our list
- In the former Royal Palace
- Medieval and modern Romanian art
- A European gallery of Old Masters
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Museum of Art of Romania before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from National Museum of Art of Romania are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Piața RomanăM2600 m8 min walk
- UniversitateM2700 m9 min walk
- IzvorM1M3900 m12 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Strada Ion Câmpineanu250 m3 min walk
- Taxi rank, Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Romanian Athenaeum200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Revolution Square200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Cișmigiu Gardens500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Stavropoleos Monastery950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Cărturești Carusel1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Old Princely Court1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Palace of the Parliament1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Museum of the Romanian Peasant1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arcul de Triumf3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- National Village Museum3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
Getting around
- Gara de Nord (main station)1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Henri Coandă Airport (OTP)15 kmCar or taxi 47 min