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National Museum of Contemporary Art vs Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei

Both are endorsed by experts. On balance, Romanian National History Museum scores marginally higher than National Museum of Contemporary Art. Romanian National History Museum ranks #9 in Bucharest with endorsements from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

National Museum of Contemporary Art
National Museum of Contemporary Art
8 / 10
Str. Izvor, nr 2-4, Bucharest, Romania
From $0 /night
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Palace of Parliament houses a superb art gallery, which displays temporary, ever-changing exhibitions of eclectic installations and video art." Full review
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Check the website in advance to make sure something is on during your visit to spare yourself a long walk.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Visiting MNAC is a good way to take the temperature of the local artistic scene. It also leads to another part of the Palace of Parliament." Full review
Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei
Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei
9 / 10
12 Calea Victoriei, Bucharest, Romania
From $0 /night
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Houses an excellent collection of maps, statues and ancient jewels, and is particularly strong on the country's ties to ancient Rome, including a replica of the 2nd-century Trajan’s Column." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"For a country not traditionally known for its strong currency, the impressive 19th-century neoclassical National Bank building is a veritable fortress." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Two major historical collections: the lapidarium, with plaster casts of metopes from the famous Trajan's Column in Rome; and the historic treasures, which has 2 000 gold pieces from the Neolithic." Full review
The Guardian The Guardian
"It’s the country’s biggest collection of peasant artefacts and tells us why Romania is such a mix of cultures, from the Romans to the Turks and the Austro-Hungarian empire. "