Natural History Museum — Attraction in Sibiu

The National History Museum in Sibiu, focused primarily on the local fauna, offers an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The dioramas are truly exceptional, among the best and most modern I’ve encountered, and better than Antipa in Bucharest. But very very small compared to it. Even so they realistically recreate natural habitats, showcasing animals in their native environments with impressive detail and accuracy. It feels like stepping into a snapshot of nature, offering a deeper appreciation of Romania's rich biodiversity.

The museum provides a wealth of knowledge about local wildlife, with clear explanations and thoughtfully arranged exhibits. It’s an excellent place to learn about native species, their behaviors, and their ecological roles.

However, a small downside is the lack of card payment options, which can be inconvenient in today’s cashless world. It’s something that could be improved to enhance the overall visitor experience.

Despite this minor inconvenience, the National History Museum in Sibiu is well worth a visit, offering a captivating journey through the region's natural heritage. Whether you're a nature lover, a family with kids, or simply curious about the local fauna, this museum is a rewarding experience. Just remember to bring cash along for...

Admission is 13 lei/adult and free for children under 10, making this a great rainy day activity for families (or just anyone who enjoys natural history). The actual educational content on the shells and rocks/geology is a bit basic, but the variety is interesting. They have a wide range of preserved animal specimens (in jars and also stuffed/taxidermied)-- some in their own exhibits and other in larger scale exhibits. Again, the information is a bit sparse, but it's an interesting walk through.

I'd guess for most people, it'd take about 20 minutes to power through the museum and take in every exhibit. My kid is obsessed with animals and so we were there for an hour and a half; he spent over an hour in the main section of the museum (with several large exhibits) wanting to see each animal up close and from multiple angles and so on. But it's not the most time consuming or engaging museum unless you happen to really love...

The National History Museum is part of the Brukenthal Museums Complex and hosts a small collection of animal species from the smallest ones (from the Kingdom of the Protista to the Kingdom of the Animalia). The Museum was founded by some people (mostly professors), who were passionate about the biodiversity and started collecting species of animals. The Natural History Museum has changed its location a lot of times during the centuries as it got bigger and bigger and the current building hosts at the first floor a wide range of animals. Downstairs is a small "lab" where the museum staff periodically display new animals, as the museum owns more species than just the collection at the first floor. The museum is not big, but it is definitely a place to visit by...