Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest

Name: Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
Address: Sos. Kiseleff nr. 1, Bucharest, 011341, Romania
Telephone: +40 21 312 8826

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Museum, History museum, Natural history museum, Science museum

Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History

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Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest

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The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum, located in Bucharest, Romania. It was originally established as the National Museum of Natural History on 3 November 1834. It was renamed in 1933 after Grigore Antipa, who administered the museum for 51 years. He is the scientist who reorganized the museum in the new building, designed by the architect Grigore Cerchez and inaugurated by Carol I of Romania in 1908. It was reopened in 2011 after a $14 million renovation. The museum’s collection consists of over 2 million specimens. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and well organized natural history museums in the world. ()

Local name: Muzeul Național de Istorie Naturală „Grigore Antipa” Coordinates: 44°27'11"N, 26°5'5"E

Address

Sos. Kiseleff nr. 1Sector 1 (Aviatorilor)Bucharest 011341 Romania

Contact

+40 21 312 8826

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Day trips

Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History open?

Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Victory Square, Bucharest (2 min walk), Muzeul Țăranului Român, Bucharest (3 min walk), Geology Museum, Bucharest (4 min walk), Victoria Palace, Bucharest (4 min walk).

How to get to Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History:

Bus

Piața Victoriei • Lines: 205, 361 (3 min walk)
Muzeul Țăranului Român • Lines: 205, 381 (2 min walk)

Tram

Piața Victoriei • Lines: 1, 10, 24, 45, 46 (4 min walk)
Dr. Constantin Caracaș • Lines: 46 (6 min walk)

Metro

Piața Victoriei 2 • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)
Piața Victoriei 1 • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Buzești • Lines: 65, 79, 86, 97 (11 min walk)
Bd. Alexandru Ioan Cuza • Lines: 79 (10 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (18 min walk)
București Basarab (22 min walk)