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Museum · Romania · Bucharest
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
A museum of rural traditions, costumes and folk art.
Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why National Museum of the Romanian Peasant matters
Housed in a neo-Romanian building, this museum collects traditional Romanian rural life: embroidered clothing, painted pottery, icons and household objects. It is more engaging than it sounds, because the pieces are beautiful and well displayed. The museum is also known for its shop of authentic crafts.
Talking points
- Embroidered costumes and ceramics are highlights.
- The shop sells genuine handmade crafts.
- It is near the Arch of Triumph.
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