6 activities to try in Bucharest during the Easter weekend

If you’re spending Easter weekend in Bucharest, you’re in for a treat. Despite the holiday, several museums keep their doors wide open, inviting you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Bucharest’s heritage. From art galleries showcasing masterpieces to historical institutions offering glimpses into the past, there’s something for every curious soul. Let’s embark on a journey through the museums that await you during this special time in Bucharest.

Easter weekend: Open Streets

Calea Victoriei will be bustling with pedestrians eager to rediscover the beauty and architectural diversity of the city they live in and to explore historical areas in the center of the Capital.

Easter weekend: arts & more

At Hanul Gabroveni (Old City Center), the organizers just announced that the Salvador Dali exhibition is going to take place up until September 2024, so you can enjoy this weekend over 170 works – sculptures, graphics, engravings, lithographs, miniatures in gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and glass, as well as surrealistic furniture illustrating the genius of the extravagant Salvador Dalí.

For those willing to try an immersive experience, MINA Museum (Pipera area) is opened on May 4, up until 21.00, currently having on display Van Gogh, Cosmos and Gustave Klimt.

At Art Safari (Old City Center) was just released a new temporary exhibition, dedicated to the home of Constantin Brancusi. The Secret Museum, The History of Romania in 100 Portraits, The Pangrati Studios are also temporary exhibitions which can be seen.

Bucharest’s Botanical Garden (Cotroceni area) is also opened for the public this weekend, up until 20.00, but only the park area.

Easter weekend: discover the Football Museum

Location: Old City Center / 24 Gabroveni Street

Opened on Saturday, May 4, up until 16.00, you can discover the Football Museum Bucharest, where 8 levels of excitement await. Relive historic moments, meet football idols, and create memories. Explore jerseys, enjoy multimedia experiences, test football simulators, and savor bites at the football bistro. Don’t miss the fan shop for souvenirs. Dive into football passion in the heart of the city.