# ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization

> The ASTRA open-air museum lies in the Dumbrava forest, about 3 km south of Sibiu. The museum traces its origins to an institution founded in 1905, and the…

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A large open-air museum in the Dumbrava forest outside Sibiu, with relocated mills, workshops and farmhouses from across Romania. Walk the loop around the lake and allow half a day.

The ASTRA open-air museum lies in the Dumbrava forest, about 3 km south of Sibiu. The museum traces its origins to an institution founded in 1905, and the open-air section opened in 1967. At about 0.96 km², it is considered the largest open-air museum in Romania. More than 300 houses and other structures have been moved here, including windmills from Dobruja, watermills, potters' and ironworking workshops, shepherds' houses and a wooden church from Bezded. The themed areas range from food production and transport to public buildings.

Two artificial lakes and around 10 km of paths invite a long circuit; allow half a day for a first impression and more to see the whole site. You can get there by car, bus or tram. The Folk Craftsmen's Fair takes place every year around the Feast of the Dormition in mid-August, when it is much busier; on quieter days the site is easier to explore.

- **Nearest town:** Sibiu, Romania
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 45.7292, 24.0925

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Romania: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [ASTRA Museum – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASTRA_Museum)

## Nearby

- [Sibiu Old Town and Large Square](https://camping-spirit.com/places/sibiu-large-square/) – 9 km
- [Transfăgărășan](https://camping-spirit.com/places/transfagarasan/) – 43 km
- [Transalpina, Urdele Pass](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-urdele-pass/) – 54 km
- [Cozia Monastery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-cozia-monastery/) – 55 km

## FAQs

### Where is ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization?

ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization is in Sibiu, Romania, at GPS 45.7292, 24.0925. It is about 55 km from Alba Iulia.

### Can you camp near ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Ananas, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sibiu Old Town and Large Square (9 km), Transfăgărășan (43 km), Transalpina, Urdele Pass (54 km) and Cozia Monastery (55 km).

### When is the best time to visit ASTRA Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)