Museum of Art Collections
About Museum of Art Collections
Romanit Palace stands on the corner of Calea Victoriei (then Podul Mogoșoaiei) and Calea Griviței. It was begun by the boyar C. Faca and, after his death, finished by the Greek treasurer Romanit, who fitted it out with sumptuous interiors. From 1836 it belonged to the state: first it housed the chancery of the administrative Court, then the Ministry of Finance, which added two wings, hence the building's wide U shape. It was restored between 2008 and 2013.
The museum was inaugurated in 1978 as a section of the National Museum of Art of Romania. Its collections come from donations by collectors and artists, most of them from Bucharest, beginning in 1927, and the more than 30 collections on permanent display show the taste of a Bucharest society from the early 20th century to nearly the present day. The rooms are arranged to suggest the layout and atmosphere of each collection.
What you can see
Modern Romanian painting and sculpture fill an important part of the route, with works by Theodor Aman, Nicolae Grigorescu, Ioan Andreescu, Nicolae Tonitza, Gheorghe Petrașcu, Theodor Pallady, Lucian Grigorescu, Iosif Iser, Camil Ressu, Francisc Șirato, Alexandru Ciucurencu and Dimitrie Ghiață. Alongside them are European and Japanese prints and drawings, French furniture, decorative art, Oriental carpets and objects and folk icons from Transylvania.
In the vaulted cellars of the wing facing Calea Griviței is the lapidarium: three rooms with gravestones, inscriptions, door and window frames and columns from old monuments of Wallachia, lost to the urban redevelopment of the 19th century and of 1977–1987. In the inner courtyard, among the benches around a fountain, statues are displayed in the open air.
Good to know
The opening days differ from those of the MNAR headquarters in the Royal Palace: the museum is open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The ticket is bought separately from the one for the Royal Palace, but there is also a combined ticket with the MNAR headquarters.
Information verified on 25 October 2026.
- The Oriental room, with prayer rugs, painted wall panelling, furniture and metalwork from the Near East.
- The lapidarium in the vaulted cellars, with gravestones and door frames from old monuments of Wallachia.
- Paintings by Nicolae Grigorescu, Ștefan Luchian, Theodor Pallady and Gheorghe Petrașcu from the donated collections.
- The room with anonymous 19th-century Romanian portraits, furnished with period pieces.
- The inner courtyard with a fountain and statues, surrounded by the palace's 19th-century façades.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the museum is on Calea Victoriei, at the corner with Calea Griviței, in central Bucharest. Traffic is heavy and there are few parking spaces in the area, so it is easier to come by metro or public transport.
Public transport: the nearest metro stations are Piața Victoriei (M1, M2), ~1 km away, and Piața Romană (M2), ~600 m away. Gara de Nord is ~1.5 km away. STB buses and trolleybuses run along Calea Victoriei and Calea Griviței.
- Where to park
The museum has no car park of its own. In the area there are paid on-street spaces and public car parks with a fee; check the rate and the zone on the signs on the spot.
- Fees & discounts
Full ticket: adults 40 lei; pupils, students, Euro 26 card holders up to 30 years old and adults with a moderate or mild disability 10 lei; pensioners 20 lei. Combined ticket for the complete MNAR headquarters (Royal Palace) and the Museum of Art Collections: adults 100 lei, pupils and students 25 lei, pensioners 50 lei. Entry is free on the first Tuesday of every month, on 1 December and 15 January, and for pre-schoolers, people with a severe disability and their companions, fine-art pupils and students, members of the Union of Visual Artists and other categories set out in the MNAR price list. Guiding in Romanian: 150 lei per hour for one person or a group of 2–10; in English or French: 250 lei per hour.
- Rules
Bags larger than 30 × 25 × 20 cm, umbrellas, heavy coats, food and drink are left in the cloakroom. Photos may be taken with a phone, without flash and without a tripod. Artworks are not to be touched and a distance of at least 1 metre is kept from them. Visitors speak quietly and follow the instructions of the attendants. Guided visits are booked by e-mail at least 7 days ahead; no booking is needed for a visit without a guide.
- Facilities
cloakroom · online tickets · guided visits on request · virtual tour · educational programmes for families and schools
Frequently asked questions about Museum of Art Collections
- How much is a ticket to Museum of Art Collections?
- A ticket to Museum of Art Collections costs 40 lei (pupils 10 lei; pensioners 20 lei). Full ticket: adults 40 lei; pupils, students, Euro 26 card holders up to 30 years old and adults with a moderate or mild disability 10 lei; pensioners 20 lei. Combined ticket for the complete MNAR headquarters (Royal Palace) and the Museum of Art Collections: adults 100 lei, pupils and students 25 lei, pensioners 50 lei. Entry is free on the first Tuesday of every month, on 1 December and 15 January, and for pre-schoolers, people with a severe disability and their companions, fine-art pupils and students, members of the Union of Visual Artists and other categories set out in the MNAR price list. Guiding in Romanian: 150 lei per hour for one person or a group of 2–10; in English or French: 250 lei per hour.
- What are the opening hours of Museum of Art Collections?
- Opening hours at Museum of Art Collections: Monday–Tuesday 10:00 – 18:00, Wednesday–Thursday closed, Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Saturday–Sunday 11:00 – 19:00. Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10:00–18:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00–19:00; closed Wednesday and Thursday. The ticket office closes one hour before the museum closes. Also closed on 1, 2 and 24 January, at Orthodox Easter, on the first and second day of Pentecost, on 1 May, 15 August, 30 November and 1, 25 and 26 December.
- How long does a visit to Museum of Art Collections take?
- A visit to Museum of Art Collections takes about 1 – 1½ hours (estimate, whole route).
- Can you visit Museum of Art Collections with kids?
- Yes, Museum of Art Collections is suitable for children (programmes for families).
- Where can I park at Museum of Art Collections?
- There is paid parking at Museum of Art Collections (no car park; on the street). The museum has no car park of its own. In the area there are paid on-street spaces and public car parks with a fee; check the rate and the zone on the signs on the spot.
- How do I get to Museum of Art Collections?
- Museum of Art Collections is located at Calea Victoriei 111, sector 1, București. By car: the museum is on Calea Victoriei, at the corner with Calea Griviței, in central Bucharest. Traffic is heavy and there are few parking spaces in the area, so it is easier to come by metro or public transport. Public transport: the nearest metro stations are Piața Victoriei (M1, M2), ~1 km away, and Piața Romană (M2), ~600 m away. Gara de Nord is ~1.5 km away. STB buses and trolleybuses run along Calea Victoriei and Calea Griviței.
- When is the best time to visit Museum of Art Collections?
- The best season for Museum of Art Collections: All year round (open all year).
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