Brukenthal National Museum (Brukenthal Palace)
The basics
Brukenthal Palace’s art collection spans four floors, with the library and courtyard also open to visitors. It’s possible to purchase a day ticket which allows access to the museum’s other sites, including the Museum of History and Contemporary Art Gallery. If you’re limited on time, multi-day packages can help you seamlessly tick off Sibiu’s top sights, including the Brukenthal Palace, along with other Transylvanian attractions such as Bran Castle, Brasov’s Black Church, and Rasnov Fortress.
Things to know before you go
- Some tours include the entry in the price; otherwise, tickets can be bought at the door.
- There is an additional charge to film or photograph inside the museum.
- Discounted access is available for students, retirees, and people with disabilities.
How to get there
Brukenthal Palace stands on Sibiu's Piața Mare (Main Square), adjacent to the Tourist Information Center. Bus numbers 5 and 13 connect the Bulevardul Corneliu Coposu with the main train station–alight at the Museum of Natural Sciences (Muzeul De Științe Naturale), which is just a 5-minute walk from the museum.
Trip ideas
When to get there
All National Museum sites are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sibiu is a superb city to visit at any time of year, though its atmospheric architecture is especially bewitching during autumn and winter, when the Palace can offer cozy relief from the outdoor elements.
Sibiu’s Six Brukenthal Museums
Over the last 200 years, the Brukenthal Museum has grown to encompass six more institutions under its title: the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of History, Museum of Natural History, Museum of Pharmacy, Museum of Hunting, and Fresco Hall. Now boasting features that pre-date Baron Samuel von Brukenthal’s original collection, the city-wide museums are a great choice for culture vultures and history buffs in Sibiu.
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