Brașov Ethnographic Museum
About Brașov Ethnographic Museum
The Brașov Ethnographic Museum is devoted to the rural culture of south-eastern Transylvania, from the ethnographic areas of Bran, Rupea, the Olt Land, the Hârtibaciu Valley and the Burzenland (Țara Bârsei). It was founded in 1990 as an independent institution, taking over the work of the ethnography section created in 1967 within the Brașov Regional Museum, which had been formed in 1950 from the collections of the Saxon Museum of the Burzenland and of the ASTRA Association Museum.
The Brașov premises, on Bulevardul Eroilor, are in the annex of the Art Museum building, with the entrance through the right-hand end of the neo-Baroque façade built in 1902. This page is about these premises; the museum's branches on Piața Sfatului (the Museum of Urban Civilisation), in Săcele and in Rupea are visited separately.
What you can see
The permanent exhibition in the central pavilion has an educational character and follows a craft common to all the ethnographic areas: weaving, with its role in furnishing the home and in folk costume. Through specific tools, technologies and products, the exhibition rebuilds the context of village life.
The rooms hold looms, towels, pillows and blankets with traditional motifs, bags, archive photographs and a large industrial Jacquard loom. Folk costumes are shown on mannequins, alongside photo panels and a video screen about traditional dress. Individual visitors receive a free audio guide for the permanent exhibition at the entrance.
Good to know
The museum's entrance is separate from that of the Art Museum, at the right-hand end of the building. The opening hours differ between summer and winter.
Information verified on 24 October 2026.
- The section devoted to weaving, with looms, towels, pillows and blankets bearing traditional motifs.
- The industrial Jacquard loom, with its mechanism and heddles in plain view.
- Folk costumes on mannequins, accompanied by photo panels and a video screen about traditional dress.
- The free audio guide for individual visitors, available at the entrance.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Brașov is reached from Bucharest on the DN1 (E60). The museum is in the centre, on Bulevardul Eroilor, next to the Hotel Capitol, about 10–15 minutes' walk from Piața Sfatului.
Public transport: from the railway station and the districts, city buses run to the centre, followed by a few minutes on foot.
- Where to park
Spaces on the streets of the central area are paid. Public car parks around the centre are a few minutes' walk away.
- Fees & discounts
Adults 12 lei, children, pupils and students 3 lei, pensioners 6 lei; people with disabilities and their companions enter free of charge. Professional photography costs 125 lei. A combined ticket valid for 15 days, giving access to 9 museums, can also be bought at the desk. Group guiding is arranged by appointment: groups of at least 15 people receive it free of charge, smaller groups pay for it, and for guiding in English the booking is made at least one hour in advance.
- Rules
Photography and filming are allowed without flash or lamp, including on a phone; professional or commercial use of photographs is only possible under a contract. Only handbags may be taken into the museum, and umbrellas are left at the entrance. Do not touch anything on display, run, smoke, eat or drink in the rooms, or carry children on your shoulders. Bicycles, scooters and other vehicles are not admitted, nor are animals, except guide dogs.
- Facilities
free audio guide for individual visitors · online tickets · guided tours for groups · umbrella storage at the entrance
Frequently asked questions about Brașov Ethnographic Museum
- How much is a ticket to Brașov Ethnographic Museum?
- A ticket to Brașov Ethnographic Museum costs 12 lei (children 3 lei, pensioners 6 lei). Adults 12 lei, children, pupils and students 3 lei, pensioners 6 lei; people with disabilities and their companions enter free of charge. Professional photography costs 125 lei. A combined ticket valid for 15 days, giving access to 9 museums, can also be bought at the desk. Group guiding is arranged by appointment: groups of at least 15 people receive it free of charge, smaller groups pay for it, and for guiding in English the booking is made at least one hour in advance.
- What are the opening hours of Brașov Ethnographic Museum?
- Opening hours at Brașov Ethnographic Museum: Monday–Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 – 18:00. Open Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00 from 1 May to 30 September, 9:00–17:00 from 1 October to 30 April. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays; on certain days the hours may change or parts of the exhibition may be closed.
- How long does a visit to Brașov Ethnographic Museum take?
- A visit to Brașov Ethnographic Museum takes about ½ – 1 hours (permanent exhibition).
- Can you visit Brașov Ethnographic Museum with kids?
- Yes, Brașov Ethnographic Museum is suitable for children (no touching the exhibits).
- Where can I park at Brașov Ethnographic Museum?
- There is paid parking at Brașov Ethnographic Museum (on the streets of the centre). Spaces on the streets of the central area are paid. Public car parks around the centre are a few minutes' walk away.
- How do I get to Brașov Ethnographic Museum?
- Brașov Ethnographic Museum is located at Bulevardul Eroilor 21A, Brașov, Brașov County. By car: Brașov is reached from Bucharest on the DN1 (E60). The museum is in the centre, on Bulevardul Eroilor, next to the Hotel Capitol, about 10–15 minutes' walk from Piața Sfatului. Public transport: from the railway station and the districts, city buses run to the centre, followed by a few minutes on foot.
- When is the best time to visit Brașov Ethnographic Museum?
- The best season for Brașov Ethnographic Museum: All year round (open all year).
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