Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History has eight unique permanent exhibits highlighting Romanian natural history, such as the dioramas in the Black Sea and Danube Delta rooms. Other exhibits focus specifically on wildlife found throughout the country, such as the wild boar found in the marshes, the monk seals only found on Romania’s coast, and the Carpathian deer that play a vital role in the mountainous ecosystem.
Like most museums, the Grigore Antipa has both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The rotating exhibitions have featured topics from the land, sea, and air, such as examining Zoology's history in Romania and the relationship between the Earth and the Moon. Temporary exhibitions also often showcase the natural history of a specific European country, such as natural photography from Slovenia and Russia. Guided tours and self-guided audio tours are available.
The museum was updated with inclusive features in 2011, including ramp access, elevator access to all floors, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Workshops and other interactive educational activities for families and adults are available for an additional fee.
Children under 18 get free admission on select holidays.
The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History is located at Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 1 in Bucharest at Victory Square. The Victory Square subway stop is one block away, while a bus and a tram stop are located across the street from the museum, making public transportation a convenient travel option. Visitors who prefer walking can make the 2-mile stroll from Old Town in less than an hour. Public parking is also available on-site and at Victory Square.
Because admission stops one hour before the museum closes, planning a visit earlier in the day is best. The museum has three floors of exhibits featuring millions of objects, so you’ll need over an hour to take everything in. Weekdays may be the least crowded, though the museum is closed on Mondays.
The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History has options to purchase guided tours in Romanian and English. However, many third-party tour guides specialize in Bucharest’s attractions. Some guides provide all-in-one tours of multiple museums and art galleries, such as the Romanian National Museum of Art, George Enescu National Museum, Muzeul Micul Paris, and Grigore Antipa.