The Romanian Sports Museum (Muzeul Sportului din România) is a museum about the history of sport in Romania and is located in the Olympic House, the headquarters of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee near the Triumphal Arch.
History Of The Romanian Sports Museum
The museum was founded on 7 May 1971 and was initially located in the former 23 August Stadium on the site of the current National Arena. The museum seized its operations in 1981 when Romania organized the World University Games. In 1994 the museum opened its doors again in a new location inside the National Museum of Romanian History. In 2011 the museum moved to its current location inside the Olympic House.
The Olympic House was inaugurated on 17 September 2011 and apart from the Romanian Sports Museum it houses the headquarters of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee, and the headquarters of the Romanian Rugby Federation.
Exhibitions At The Romanian Sports Museum
The museum houses more than 10,000 diplomas, medals, trophies, pennants, cups, images, and sports equipment related to Romanian athletes in various disciplines of sport.
Visiting The Romanian Sports Museum
To visit the museum you need to schedule an appointment at least three days in advance by phone via +40 217 961 454 or via email.
