Things to do in Bucharest, Romania: The Best History Museums

The Dracula Museum in Bucharest, Romania, presents the story of the 2 Draculas: the real life one, Vlad III Dracula, a medieval prince of Wallachia, one of the cruelest rulers in history, who murdered by various methods of torture 100,000 victims and his Gothic alter ego, Count Dracula, the bloodthirsty vampire, created by Bram Stoker, that ignited a very Draculamania in the 20th century.

This outdoor museum includes more than 300 buildings representing the history of Romania's rural architecture.

Fitting of a head of state of the former Soviet bloc, the palace stands out both in magnitude and in its luxurious interior garnished with beautiful design elements (furniture, carpets, mirrors, porcelain) manufactured in famous shops from the country and from abroad. We would like our visitors to see how Ceaușescu lived, not only as an internationally renowned head of state, but as a man in his own private life - the hobbies that he had, what his routine around the privacy of his home was, how he studied or what art collections he had in his house.

Traces of the Past – The Maria and Dr. George Severeanu Collection is an exhibition meant to promote doctor Severeanu’s impressive collection of numismatic and archaeological items, and to familiarize the public with the world of collections and collectors during the early 20th century. With the aid of texts (Romanian and English) placed in each room, visitors will be able to become acquainted with various categories of historical artifacts and their associated information, especially given the fact that currently no other museum or public collection in Bucharest offers a similar exhibit. The numismatic artifacts are integrated according to their chronology, origin, typology etc., focusing on the hoards gathered by the collector, so as to suggest, in harmony with associated historical information, a history of monetary circulation. We look forward to your visit!