Much overlooked museum, despite its location in the very centre of the city. The highlight is probably the selection of maps of Bucharest through the ages, while there is also an original log from the Podul Mogosoaia: the forerunner of Calea Victoriei, in the days when the street was paved with logs. The exhibition is well captioned in Romanian and English, and while small an enjoyable hour can be spent here. You will leave feeling as though you want more, however.

The museum is housed in the elegant, Neo-Gothic Şuţu Palace, built from 1833-4 for the wealthy merchant Costache Şuţu.

Admission 6 lei, 3 lei children, students and pensioners. Children under seven free. Some temporary exhibitions cost extra.