According to the „Cultural Consumption Barometer 2014. Culture, between global and local”, the most visited museum in Bucharest in 2014 was the Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History – being chosen by 59% of respondents, followed by the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant and the National Museum of Romanian History.
According to the data obtained, 20% of respondents made at least one museum visit in the last year.
The Barometer highlights that 56% never engage in such activities, only 9% went once to a museum or memorial house in the last year, 7% went twice, and only 4% more than once.
Also, increasing age represents a factor that negatively influences museum attendance: only 9% of those who visited a museum in the last year are over 65 years old.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
Which was the most visited museum in Bucharest in 2014?
The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History was the most popular choice, visited by 59% of respondents.
How often do Romanians visit museums?
According to the 2014 study, 20% of respondents visited a museum at least once a year, while 56% never participate in such activities.
Does age affect museum attendance?
Yes, the study shows that attendance decreases with age, with only 9% of visitors being over 65 years old.