Zambaccian Museum, Bucharest

Name: Zambaccian Museum
Address: 21A, Muzeul Zambaccian Street, Bucharest, Romania
Telephone: +40 21 230 1920

#120 among attractions in Bucharest

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Zambaccian Museum in Bucharest, Romania is a museum in the former home of Krikor Zambaccian, a businessman and art collector. The museum was founded in the Dorobanți neighbourhood in 1947, closed by the Ceauşescu regime in 1977, and re-opened in 1992. It is now a branch of The National Museum of Art of Romania. Its collection includes works by Romanian artists—including a masterful portrait of Zambaccian himself by Corneliu Baba—and works by several French impressionists. It is located not far from Piaţa Dorobanţilor on a street now renamed after Zambaccian. ()

Local name: Muzeul „Zambaccian” Coordinates: 44°27'39"N, 26°5'29"E

Address

21A, Muzeul Zambaccian StreetSector 1 (Dorobanti)Bucharest Romania

Contact

+40 21 230 1920

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zambaccian Museum open?

Zambaccian Museum is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zambaccian Museum?

Nearby attractions include French Church, Bucharest (6 min walk), Quito Square, Bucharest (7 min walk), Monument to the Heroes of the Air, Bucharest (7 min walk), National Museum of Old Maps and Books, Bucharest (8 min walk).

How to get to Zambaccian Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zambaccian Museum:

Bus

Piața Dorobanți • Lines: 343 (4 min walk)
Piața Dorobanților • Lines: 131, 182, 282, 301, 330, 331, 335, 343 (4 min walk)

Metro

Aviatorilor • Lines: M2 (11 min walk)
Piața Victoriei 1 • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)

Tram

Pasaj Victoria • Lines: 1, 10, 46 (15 min walk)
Roma • Lines: 1, 10, 46 (15 min walk)

Trolleybus

Calea Victoriei • Lines: 79, 86 (24 min walk)
Sfinții Voievozi • Lines: 65, 97 (25 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (34 min walk)
București Basarab (35 min walk)