The National Romanian Aviation Museum (Muzeul Național al Aviației Române) is a museum about the history of aviation in Romania, located at the former Pipera Airport in the north of Bucharest.
History Of The National Romanian Aviation Museum
The museum was established in 1990 and opened its doors in 1993 at the Otopeni military airfield. Between 1995 and 1998 the museum operated from Baneasa International Airport after which it moved to Otopeni International Airport and reopened in 2000. In 2006 the museum moved to its current location in the hangars of the Pipera military airfield. In 2011 it received the status of national museum.
Visiting The National Romanian Aviation Museum
At the museum, you can learn about the history of aviation in Romania, including the most important moments and achievements, and the impact Romanians have had on the development of aviation worldwide. Several historic airplanes are displayed at the museum, as well as documents, models, and historic photographs.
If you like this museum, you might also be interested in the National Military museum which displays some helicopters and fighter jets, and the Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum where you can learn about the evolution of technology in Romania, including aviation.
