Muzeul Țăranului Român

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest is one of the most acclaimed museum institutions in Romania, dedicated to the traditional culture and civilisation of the Romanian village. Housed in a Neo-Romanian building in the centre of the capital, the museum holds an impressive collection of folk art objects: costumes, textiles, icons on glass and wood, ceramics, tools and pieces of household furniture. The exhibitions are arranged in a narrative manner, evoking the rhythm of rural life, the festivals and popular beliefs. The museum has received international awards for its innovative museographic concept.

In the inner courtyard stands a relocated wooden church, which completes the atmosphere. The museum shop, with authentic handcrafted objects, is much sought after by visitors. Set near Victoriei Square, it is an essential stop for anyone wishing to understand the roots of Romanian cultural identity.