National Museum of Contemporary Art, Contemporary art museum in Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania.
Description
The National Museum of Contemporary Art sits in a modern glass wing added to the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. Its collection includes paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations from diverse artists around the world.
History
The museum was founded in 2001 to display and preserve contemporary artworks by Romanian and international creators. It became the country's primary institution dedicated to this mission.
Culture
The museum displays works by Romanian and international artists who engage with contemporary issues and ideas. You can see how today's creators respond to the world around them.
Practical
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 and offers wheelchair access throughout its exhibition spaces. Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring the different levels and galleries.
Did you know?
A striking feature is how the museum's modern glass design contrasts sharply with the massive stone structure of the Parliament Palace surrounding it. This unexpected pairing creates an interesting tension between old and new.
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