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Tickets to the National Museum of Maps: A Journey Through the History of Cartography

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About This Tour

Step into a magical space where history, art, and science come together to offer you an unforgettable experience. A visit here invites you to discover the adventure of learning through an impressive collection, housed in a heritage building from the 1920s. The exhibition reveals the secrets of cartography in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere, whose architectural style evokes the timeless elegance of 15th-century Venetian villas.

Each room is a work of art in its own right, meticulously decorated with painted ceilings and spectacular stained-glass windows depicting intricate heraldic designs. Here you have the rare opportunity to admire hundreds of valuable works, ranging from maps of the regions inhabited by Romanians and their ancestors to landscapes, portraits, and detailed plans of ancient settlements. It is the perfect setting for inspiration, designed specifically to build a captivating bridge between the past, present, and future of education.

Highlights

  • Explore a unique collection of over 1,000 maps and graphic works from the 16th through the 20th centuries.
  • Admire the exceptional architecture, featuring painted ceilings and stained-glass windows inspired by mythology and astronomy.
  • Visit a historic building with a fascinating design that harmoniously blends Gothic and Mediterranean styles.
  • Take a visual journey through the evolution of Romanian regions and continents via rare maps and city plans.

What is included and not included

Included

  • Admission ticket to the National Museum of Maps and Old Books.
  • Access to the museum’s permanent exhibitions.

Not Included

  • Transportation to the destination.
  • Personalized tour guide service.
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs.

Essential Information

Admission requires an admission ticket and a valid ID. Visits take place at the National Museum of Maps and Old Books (Londra Street, Bucharest), according to the following hours: Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On the last Wednesday of every month, admission is free. The average duration of a visit is flexible, depending on each visitor’s pace.

Important Information:

  • Documents: Minors aged 0–18, schoolchildren, students, and seniors must present valid identification to qualify for a discounted ticket.
  • Conduct: Visitors must comply with the museum’s rules and regulations and protect the exhibits on display.
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Free cancellation — 100% refund up to 24h before the tour start time
30 lei Total
Duration: 2 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. After that, cancellation fees may apply.

Difficulty

Easy

Suitable for most participants.

Meeting Point

Muzeul Național al Hărților și Cărții Vechi

Muzeul Național al Hărților și Cărții Vechi, 39, Strada Londra, Piața Dorobanților, Dorobanți, Sector 1, București, 011762, România

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