Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum, Bucharest

Name: Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum
Address: Strada General Candiano Popescu 2, Bucharest, 40581, Romania
Telephone: +401 021 336 9390

#62 among attractions in Bucharest

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum was founded in 1909 by Dimitrie Leonida, inspired by the München Technical Museum, he had visited during his studies in Charlottenburg Polytechnic Institute. In 1908, with the help of the first promotions of mechanics and electricians from his school, the first in Romania, Leonida collected the first objects for the museum. What is different in the Leonida museum was the educational orientation of the museum and also the interactivity. ()

Local name: Muzeul Național Tehnic „Prof. ing. Dimitrie Leonida” Coordinates: 44°25'1"N, 26°5'47"E

Address

Strada General Candiano Popescu 2Sector 4 (Timpuri Noi)Bucharest 40581 Romania

Contact

+401 021 336 9390

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Day trips

Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum open?

Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Silver Knife Church, Bucharest (8 min walk), Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Bucharest (11 min walk), Slobozia Church, Bucharest (13 min walk), Palace of the Patriarchate, Bucharest (13 min walk).

How to get to Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum:

Tram

Parcul Carol I • Lines: 23, 27, 47, 7 (4 min walk)
Gramont • Lines: 23, 27, 47, 7 (8 min walk)

Bus

Parcul Carol I • Lines: 232 (6 min walk)
Autogara Filaret • Lines: 232 (7 min walk)

Metro

Tineretului • Lines: M2 (11 min walk)
Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

Colegiul Național Gh. Șincai • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (11 min walk)
Bulevardul Mărășești • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (12 min walk)