“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History
“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in central Bucharest, Romania
The museum houses over 2 million specimens of invertebrates and vertebrates, both current and fossil, arranged across three exhibition levels in the building.
Founded in 1834 through a princely decree by Alexandru Ghica, the museum relocated to its current location in 1908 under Grigore Antipa's leadership.
The institution serves as Romania's primary center for biodiversity research, offering educational programs and scientific exhibitions that attract numerous school groups.
Located at 1 Kiseleff Road, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 20:00, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The museum's diorama collection presents complete ecosystems with preserved specimens in their natural habitats, including Romanian Black Sea marine environments.
Location: Bucharest
Inception: 1908
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 1
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-20:00
Phone: 021/312.88.63;021/312.88.26
Email: dmurariu@antipa.ro;auroras@antipa.ro (Sectia de marketing cultural si pedagogie muzeala)
Website: http://antipa.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.45310,26.08460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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