It was the first museum opened to the public in what is now Romania, in 1817, and is the city's main museum.
About the place
Samuel von Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania, gathered his collections in this palace on the Main Square, and they opened to the public in 1817. The European gallery holds about 1,200 works from the Flemish-Dutch, German, Austrian and Italian schools of the 15th to 18th centuries.
Palace tickets cost 50 lei for adults, 25 lei for pensioners and 12.50 lei for pupils and students. A 48-hour pass for all Brukenthal museums costs 120 lei. A visit takes about an hour and a half.
Good to know
- The palace is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
- The ticket desk closes at 5.15 pm.
- Entry is free on the first Thursday of the month for Sibiu residents and pensioners.
Opening hours
| Monday | Închis |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Închis |
| Wednesday | 10–18 |
| Thursday | 10–18 |
| Friday | 10–18 |
| Saturday | 10–18 |
| Sunday | 10–18 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.