The 12 best science and space museums in Bucharest

Very nice museum, 3 fooors, full of animals, fish, humans, insects, butterflies and even stones & rocks. Cool cave on the first floor. Highly recommended!

Antipa Museum is vibrant and full of history—perfect for kids! We had an excellent time exploring its exhibits and will definitely return. A must-see spot for curious minds of all ages.

Lovely building, most of the exhibits were dioramas with interactive displays to see more information. Some of the taxidermy was questionable but overall a lovely museum and affordable enough to visit just to enjoy the vibes. Bare in mind there are no benches or chairs to sit on however there are portable folding chairs available to use when needed

Very nice experience with my 9YO son. He was most amazed by the cave, the geodes the live tarantulas and the mummies( we visited on Halloween 👻). All in all, I strongly recommend a visit.

Lots to see and very informative. Is perfect for all ages. You get information for each animal in different languages. I recommend visiting if you find yourself in Bucharest.

A very fascinating and interesting museum, with many animals and informative boards about them. Currently, there is also an exhibition featuring live butterflies, where you can enter a room filled with real butterflies.

Absolutely worth visiting. Especially the part about the black sea and the Danube delta is very interesting. You get a lot of information in Romanian, English and Turkish language. Ticket is 32 leider.

The building is stunning however the actual content of the museum was 'meh' . A lot of the same rocks and minerals+all very dusty or damaged. The whole museum is very dated, the layout tried it's best as the rooms were mostly long corridors. The displays were very dated with faded or damaged items, nothing technological seemed be used so no screens or anything, the only thing was maybe the motion sensor dinosaur upstairs which made me jump! The whole museum was very dark with most of the curtains shut- I assume to keep the place with no AC but it made the cabinets all look very dark and dusty which meant none of the minerals could shine. For any international visitors the displays are all in Romanian with no English translations

The museum is truly a treasure trove of knowledge and art. It has a wealth of exhibits that are sure to captivate and educate visitors. However, there are some areas that could benefit from updates, such as the fans and lighting. Enhancing these elements would significantly improve the overall experience for everyone. It would be a wonderful opportunity to ensure that every visitor can enjoy the museum to its fullest potential.

This museum is not in a very good state. For example, the lights did not work in some of the halls, making it impossible to look at the objects. Most exhibitions are only accompanied by a Romanian description, so for non Romanian speakers this museum might not be worth a visit. The museum does however have some really nice things. Besides the big collection of minerals, I really liked the statues of the various Dinosaurus (almost) all of species found in Romania (which was an island in the Dinosaur era leading to some very interesting species due to insilar gigantism/dwarfism). The entrance fee to this museum was only 15 lei (about 3 euros), therefore, I still give it 4 stars.

It is a nice geology museum with lots of different stones and if you can read Romanian you can also learn a lot extra about the formations and such. Another thing is the part about the dinosaurs is also nice part to see. You can also buy a souvenir coin but it only accepts cash as payment for it. It has also some nice historical things to see not alot but still some things.

The museum was ok, had lots of minerals and even some dinosaur sculptures on the top floor. The furniture, setting felt a bit like an 80s school environment, so it does need some upgrade, renovation.

It's like a museum of a museum. Go support your local museums!!

I highly recommend this place! Hundreds of minerals from different places in the world, very kind cashier, perfect place to spend hours there and learn more about minerals we have

Many objects displayed, rooms are set chronogically. But there are no descriptions (only the name or type of the object), so for someone who doesn't know history so well it may be disorienting sometimes. Especially section about world wars should be properly introduced and described - all I saw was bunch of guns and military uniforms. Fortunately it was cheap (5 lei for a student).

Very good and informative museum, the only problem is that if you do not understand Romanian, you will not get all the information. Nevertheless I would recommend the place, it was clean and the person at the ticket counter was very friendly.

We were really with the museum, plenty of things to see, ordered very nice throughout Romania's timeline. Weapons, strategies, uniforms, maps, you can find all of that there and can spend nice time and learn a lot.

I visited this museum with my husband and military mad teenager. We all really enjoyed this museum. Very cheap entrance fee with a super friendly ticket lady. Some of the signs are in English and others are not, but we were aware of this. It was amazing how many displays and original artefacts there all, along with re-enactments, photos and models. Fascinating museum, that appears under used. We got a bus from Central Bucharest, that was fairly straightforward. We have been to a few European military museums and I would describe this as more expansive than most. A bit more signage in English would uave helped, but it is in Romania!

Pretty cool museum, but there wasn’t any information in English, so unfortunately we couldn’t really read anything.

This place is interesting. It's a bit out of the way but worth the visit, unfortunately the outside vehicle exhibits were limited due to ongoing maintenance. Still, worth a look and you can just take a ten minute train from the city.

The museum is about 10 minutes walk from Gara De Nord and easy to find. No wait and virtually empty (December morning, Thursday). Interesting experience and well worth the visit. Artefacts from the stone age, Roman Empire, through to the medieval era, WW2, and 1947-1989 communist period. Lots of uniforms and good mock ups of fighting scenes. It's only 20 lei (December 2024) with the ticket available from a lady seated at a desk directly as you enter. Some reviewers said that the museum staff were "overbearing" or otherwise not friendly. I never experienced that and they were really professional and just politely left us to wander about taking photos. A nice and rewarding visit overall. The old tanks and planes outside behind the museum are currently off limits.

Very Nice place for jewelry show in 2025. Congratulations to Assemblage Jewelry School

I visited the National Library for an immersive Van Gogh show. The space is ample and seems suitable for studying. The restrooms need improvement. The show was beautiful. There are also various art exhibitions that are very nicely presented.

One of the most interesting places in Bucharest! Nice architecture, nice surroundings and plenty places to park. For parking between 08:00-20:00 you have to pay. There are no free parking places.

Spacious and big, 5 floors It's quite only on Saturdays the rest of the days it's really noisy on the first 2 floors. And the heating system in winter is almost dead, it's really cold on winter But still one of the best options in the city

Wanted to get out of hotel room for a while to do some writing a big place easy to get lost in like a maze but very quiet place for study

A real shame. This modern, bright, spacious building has fallen into plain old neglect. Half of the restrooms are locked and unusable, there usually isn't a single toilet paper roll to be found, the light bulbs are half dead across the entire space, it's incredibly cold, it's dusty and unclean (black mold on walls - see the photos), and the few good chairs could use some cleaning - their stained blue velvet looks like prime real estate for bed bugs. And to think we have to pay for the privilege of studying in such conditions.

A very wonderful and calm place to read and study. The staff are friendly and even now during the covid19, they do their best to make sure everything is under control. There are plenty of seats available on all the storeys. Single, double as well as ones suitable for group work. It is important to register and get a magnetic card to be able to access the library whenever needed. However, be aware of the fact that some new regulations are being implemented at the moment,e.g. new fees for validating or renewing your old card. No stress, the highest fee is 50 RON. Unfortunately,THEY DONT DO C.CARDS OVER THERE , GET YOUR CASH ALONG EITH YOU!You can just keep your old card and get it validated (a one-time process) for only 20 RON. I know that this used to be totally free of charge in the past, but they do need some extra budget to cover some expenses that the current pandemic brought up. Wearing a mask is kind of mandatory when you walk between desks, coming inside or going outside(they do care about it so much so you aren't allowed in if you don't wear a mask. Or if your temp is higher than the normal) Also, be advised that you need to get your own food, lunch or snakes. The vending machines are way too expensive than the normal ones even! I don't know why they do that to students all the time :) there are enough restrooms for everyone. Special places where you can have lunch or a short break. Opening hours are flexible from 8 - 8 during week days and 9 to 6 on Saturday, CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. I wish they could last for a bit longer though. Like around 12 am or sth. That I would appreciated very much. Finally, try not to stay on the basement floor all the time, you will lose the wonderful view on the upper floor, and it is a chance not to miss. Hope this helps.

Excellent museum, especially for the technically inclined. It would be amazing if some of them were working and it would be a bit more interactive. Context and background is unfortunately missing, no audio guide or anything, but fascinating nonetheless. Be aware, you will probably feel old when visiting 😂

It is, like most of the museums under the patronage of the state, a forgoten gem. I recommend it for every age, kids will love it as it has lots of dioramas to show how the technology was working in relations with what you are seing there. I thing they should have more panels explaining each item, and they should deffinetly invest in upgrading the technological aspect (all the videos are very old, pictures the same, some are only in English probably received as a gift from a company, so not friendly with locals that do not speak English but would like to learn more). They should make it more interactive with programs with kids thus bringing more revenue to them. The staff(one old lady at the ticketing kiosk, one very old man at security) where very friendly, but did not seem to be able to help to much.

the entrance to the museum is from the park, 2aduls+2kids will cost you 64lei, taking the pictures is extra fee 50lei... the museum itself is a museum, stuck in a time 50years ago, there are very few english explanations, mostly "do not touch", if there is a description it's romanian. i guess, the idea was to create a museum, but during decades, it rather developed to mixture of museum and unused enfineering staff. wrapping up: 1. not for kids, unless they are into realky ood equipment 2. good for old school engineers, be ready to use your fantasy to identify what this suppose to be parking: street, paid toilets: yes, free food&beverages: no cashless: yes

The museum contains a large collection of artifacts, but with minimal curation, explanation, or storytelling to tie everything together. There are some really interesting items there, but I do want to stress that it feels like somebody's personal collection that has been opened to the public. There is an exhibition on the history of fibre optics, which seemed promising, but in practice, it lacked detail and ended very quickly. I should also add that if you can't read Romanian, be prepared to translate everything, as very little of the exhibit information is written in multiple languages. I'm not somebody who assumes that all nationalities fully cater to people who don't speak their national language, but given the technical nature of the artifacts on display, it's particularly important to understand what you're looking at to get the most out of the museum.

Really enjoyed it. Its an old communist museum full of impressive artefacts and technical elements. I feel its not exploited enough. Many things can be implemented to improve interaction between kids and these elements.

The museum holds some amazing items, but lacks proper descriptions for those items. All descriptions are very brief and written in Romanian only. Some items have no description at all. There is nothing interactive inside and none of the items work, even though some of the items could be brought back to life for demonstration purposes.

Cold, sad, little to no info...exactly like the "golden era" of communism in Romania. The little guy (4 yrs) loved it.

Excelent trip to the House of Experiments. Our host Dl Misu was nice enough to remember kids name, parents name, to support each kid and adult to explore the experiments.

We had an amazing experience at Casa Experimentelor! It's a fantastic place for both kids and adults, with a large variety of interactive exhibits that make learning science truly fun and exciting. We were lucky to visit when Mr. Tony held a special session about lightning and electricity. His lesson was outstanding — he turned complex concepts into a fun and engaging story that kept both the kids and parents interested from start to finish. The demonstrations were impressive, and everything was explained in such a clear and patient way. A special thank you to Mr. Tony for his kindness, enthusiasm, and the way he made science come alive for everyone in the room. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

A very interesting place for both children and adults. It’s not a very big museum — we saw two rooms. The room with lightning and electricity was absolutely delightful. The guide Mișu was very attentive. The staff speaks English, which is very convenient for foreigners.

A great experience! Precious time spend by your kids and us, the adults also. Very educative games, great experiements. You MUST visit. Mr. Mishu, the guide, is a wonderful person, he carefully explaines you every detail.

We had a great time today with the kids. The place is small but filled with lots of interesting, interactive and fun activities. Mr. Mișu, our guide, was fantastic, very knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic, he managed to keep kids engaged and provided lots of information and guidance. Great place to visit, prepare to spend around 2.5-3 hours without getting bored.

Amazing experience, we had a great time at House of Experiments and we enjoyed all the activities, Mr. Nelu gave us lots of great tips and advice and made the experience better, 5 stars ✨

Very unexpected find. The staff is bilingual and the stations are fun to do. Expect at least two hours for everything. My favourite part was the Tesla coil experience.

Nice place, worth visiting for the model railway alone. There are two steam locomotives outside and one more in the back and no complete trains or other types of locomotives. Feels insufficient for a railway museum.

Located next to Gara de Nord in Bucuresti, he museum is not larger than two classroom. This railway museum tells the story of trains in Romania with models, photographs, medals and original pieces used in stations. Noteworthy is the large working diorama that will also please children. Cheap ticket.

Small three rooms museum near the train station showing pieces of trains and subway history in Romania. Amazing large diorama working. Walls and furniture could use a bit of renovation.

First of all you need cash for entrance(6 lei adults, 3 lei children). The museum is the result of a man's passion for trains. After many years of struggle he managed to deliver in 2011(if I remember correctly) the Diorama. I will definitely come back and visit, maybe more people will raise the interest and so the funding. Keep up the good work!

The history displayed here is very interesting. They have wonderful photos and maps along with detailed information for the most part. We had no problem getting in and staff are not friendly but not rude. They were on their telephone and didn’t want to be bothered about asking to go out the back to view the trains. The inside exhibits are very nice and the model working trains are fantastic. The bathrooms are terrible with a horrible smell but relatively clean. They need signs out front letting the public know they are here and a gift shop for sure. Entry fee is extremely fare at 12 lei for 2 adults. A recommended stop if you enjoy trains and history of Romania.

Ok to do a small visit, it’s a bit small, but very cheap, the kid like it. Important to mention that you can pay only cash!

Rather outdated railway memorabilia. No hardware except two small steam engines.

I visited the park during autumn and it was a pleasant experience. I lived for many years in Bucharest, but only now I discovered this area. The landscape was a little dry so I will try to visit it in spring as well to compare the view.

Stunning natural park. A real treat to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and its right there in the centre.

I don’t know what to think of this place along with the city of Bucharest. It feels like you’re in a nuclear war zone, like a scene in The Last of Us. It doesn’t seem maintained like a park and it was really dry when we went at the end of the summer. I couldn’t tell it was a delta. That’s all a summary of what people have said in their reviews… but I realized this is what people miss: 🌾 It’s not meant to be a classic recreational park and more an area for natural exploration 🌾 Unique landscape in the middle of the city 🌾 Wild birds, reptiles and other rare species 🌾 If you’re into apocalyptic landscapes this place is a gold mine It may not be for everyone but after traveling to 31 countries, I can confirm this is truly a unique thing to see in a city. It’s definitely something that could belong in Atlas Obscura. It really could use some better facilities like a nice stairway though.

Beautiful wild nature in the heart of Bucharest, that I really hope will remain like this. I used to come here with my family 30 years ago and is so nice to see that this area has escape untouched by the modern times of “erase nature and grow buildings”. You can walk, you can ride your bike,is nice and peaceful and full of life.

Nice short trip into the nature. Mixed feelings into the jungles. Maybe in summer it more dry

Disaster to wonder about a good walk in a natural fauna. No one looks after the area. Silent.. nowhere to sit and see a view. Interesting and sad to see that a beautiful area with concrete plates.. why these concrete plates here?! No need to come here and experience, may be for observing birds matches the needs.

I did a nice walk on the paths, you also have some information panels with the wild life form the park! And 2 beautiful observation points from where you have a 360 degree view to observe the birds! I recommend to have a binocular, like that you will have a nicer experience!

Brilliant. Both kids and both adults had a lot of fun. It’s a bit unfortunate that you only have 2 hours, but luckily it’s not heavily enforced. The games are fun, interesting and intriguing. I am still thinking about that one rope brain teaser I couldn’t solve. It’s a fun, educational, positive experience and I wholeheartedly recommend a visit. Also, the location is close to the subway and that is always a plus.

Brilliant place, with a lot of scientific experiments, this is less a museum and more of a playgroud of science, there is also an outdoor place to play. Most of the games also have explanations written in english on them. My 4 and 7 year olds had a blast here for 3 hours straight.

Plenty of interesting activities for kids, ages 4+. However some looked...deteriorated. Our kid is 3, he enjoyed a few of the elements there but I feel like he was too young for most of them. Also we were there at the beginning of autumn and it was very cold.

Nice place to bring your kids on a rainy day. The small science experiment benches will keep them entertained for at least an hour. The place is good for kids with ages from 2 years old. They also have event rooms for birthdays. They have free parking lot. The benches are not in tip top shape, but for kids that does not matter so much.

We had a wonderful time visiting this place with students . We thought we will find only activities for children but i bet anyone can find something funny here. There are lot of activities for children and adults also, puzzles, inventions and a lot of other amazing things.

We spent a lot of time in the water experiments area, inside and outside, but we liked the entire exhibit.

This is a MUST DO with kids. No matter the age, we had a lot of fun!

Okay so let me start from the beginning. Everything was okay when we arrived, but when we came in we were met by 3 security guards, that literally looked through our bags like at airport security to make sure we didn't bring any outside food or drink, which we thought was a bit weird, but alright. The changing rooms were okay, but just weren't that nice overall as you'll see below. We came with my sister and some family members, and apparently the woman taking care of the locker room was very annoyed with us being there. We had to give a 20 RON deposit for a locker key, and they took one locker, and the lady started explaining that for multiple people they needed to get multiple lockers and proceeded to get angry with them when they put everything in one locker?! Makes no sense, since we get the money back anyway, since it's a deposit, and we were also one of the few people actually there, so I have no idea why she was so irritated with us. Anyway, the pools were very very cold, and the water slides are badly designed as when going through them, I hurt my back and neck quite a bit. The chairs and tables are dirty, and drinks are expensive. We asked for lemon in our water and they proceeded to give us the lemon in a cardboard box? That was interesting. Wouldn't recommend, it was empty, small, and very overpriced for what they offer (over 500 RON for 7 people, but there was nothing to do there, there were like 2 pools. Not lively at all, boring overall, stayed 1 hour and left.

The whole facility looks old 3 floors with 4 slides on echipa floor, but each floor had 1 or 2 slides closed. The price is too high for what it offers Clean water .

Good day I want to leave a review about this park. Yesterday we visited it and were unhappy, the staff does not react to the fact that the buns are inflated, there are very few buns in good condition that you can ride, people sort through them to find those in good condition, children took and deflated buns got stuck on these slides. The quality of the slides themselves is also bad, they are already old. You can feel the joints, you hit your back. In general, the price does not match the quality. For that kind of money, You can have a better rest in Bucharest. I do not recommend this water park.

The Otopeni Water Park: A Refreshing Summer Escape Located just outside of Bucharest, the Otopeni Water Park is a popular destination for those looking to cool off and have fun. The park boasts a variety of attractions to suit all ages, including numerous water slides, a lazy river, and several pools. There are dedicated areas for younger children with smaller, safer slides and shallow pools. Beyond the water attractions, the park offers spacious areas for sunbathing with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas. You can also find a range of food and drink options on-site to keep you fueled throughout the day. It's a great place for a full day of family fun and a perfect way to beat the summer heat.

Was very quiet here when we visited. No ice cream available anywhere. The shop doesn't have goggles. A few things only. Lots for small and big kids.

Such a great potential to be amazing fun water park for kids, but why water is so freezing??? It was almost impossible to get used to the cold water, are son wanted to enjoy the pool and slides so much but he turned blue from being so cold… other than the cold water it could be a perfect park

water is ridiculously too cold which pretty much make the place not worthy of going. water slides are age restriced to 10+ which is also ridiculous (didnt see a height limit) for a kids water park. you are either a 2-4 year old kid who can use the baby slides in the pool or you are 5-10 and cant do any slides.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful atmosphere! (Original) O atmosferă minună!

(Translated by Google) An extraordinary club (Original) Un club extraordinar