Description
The Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest is an open-air ethnographic museum situated in King Michael I Park. Established in 1936, it spans over 100,000 square meters and showcases traditional Romanian village life through 123 authentic peasant settlements, 363 monuments, and more than 50,000 artifacts. The museum's collection includes structures from various ethnographic regions of Romania, such as Maramureș, Oltenia, Moldavia, and Transylvania, offering visitors a comprehensive view of rural architecture and customs.
The museum operates year-round with adjusted hours: from May 1 to October 31 (summer), it is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; from November 1 to April 30 (winter), it is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission fees are 40 RON for adults, 20 RON for retirees, and 10 RON for students. A 50% discount is applied on Mondays and Tuesdays when most monuments are closed due to supervision works.
The museum is accessible via the Aviatorilor metro station (M2 line) and is well-served by several bus lines. Visitors can enter through multiple gates, with the main entrance located at Șoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 30. Given Bucharest’s current weather conditions, which include mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 24°C, it’s advisable to dress comfortably and wear sunscreen when planning a visit.