National Museum of Art of Romania, Art museum in Revolution Square, Bucharest, Romania.
Description
The National Museum of Art of Romania occupies the former Royal Palace and displays more than 70,000 artworks across multiple galleries distributed throughout its spacious rooms. The palace's grand halls distribute the collection over different levels, providing room for comprehensive exhibitions.
History
The museum was founded in 1948 and underwent restoration following the 1989 Romanian Revolution, with sections reopening gradually between 2000 and 2001. This restoration transformed the damaged palace into a functioning art center once again.
Culture
The collections showcase medieval and modern Romanian art, paintings by European masters like El Greco and Rembrandt, and works from the Romanian royal family's personal holdings. Together, these pieces reflect the artistic connections that Romania maintained across different cultures and traditions over time.
Practical
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday, with hours varying by season: April to September from 11:00 to 19:00 and October to March from 10:00 to 18:00. The seasonal schedule adjusts to Bucharest's changing daylight throughout the year.
Did you know?
The Oriental Art Gallery displays around 600 artifacts from various Asian countries, representing the largest collection of Far Eastern art in Romania. This assembly demonstrates how extensive Bucharest's trading and artistic links with distant regions once were.
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