Visiting restrictions

We are delighted and proud that the Palace of the Grand Dukes – a historic center of diplomacy – was the venue where the leaders of the Bucharest Nine, the Nordic countries, and NATO gathered. The summit was attended by leaders of the Baltic States, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The museum’s latest success story – a restored tapestry believed to have been created in the mid-18th century at the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson in France – The Abduction of the Sabine Women – will be presented to the public as part of the permanent exhibition. This beautiful work has undergone a lengthy restoration process, and its restoration story has become an important part of the exhibit. Visitors to the Palace of the Grand Dukes Museum are now given the opportunity to closely explore the tapestry’s history, its restoration stages, and the intricacies of the restorer’s profession.

On the night of June 13, the Palace of the Grand Dukes will open its doors not only to history, but to sound. Classical harmonies, jazz, contemporary explorations and experimental music will fill the majestic halls and courtyard for a night of unforgettable musical encounters. Museum admission is free from 18:00 to 24:00 (Last visitors admitted until 23:00)