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Top 10 Fun Facts about The Danube Delta Museum

Danube Delta Ecotourism Museum by David Stanely/

The museum is part of the Romanian-Ukrainian European Project, the museum showcases the natural scientific heritage of the Danube Delta.

The museum not only promotes the natural heritage of the delta but also allows us to examine the Razim and Sinoe lagoons, as well as the Macin Mountains.

The modern building houses a large aquarium, where you can observe exotic fish and species present in the mouth of the Danube.

The sturgeon pond is captivating. The center also presents several dioramas reconstructing the natural environments of Dobrogea, with their fauna and flora.

1. The fascinating Danube Delta Museum is located near the town’s embankment

Aquarium by Ian Schneider

Located near the town’s embankment, the Danube Delta Eco-Tourism Museum Center, together with other two museums.

The Muslim Mosque, and other buildings-patrimony, are part of the cultural center of Tulcea town.

At the Danube Delta Museum, one has the chance to see several exhibitions concerning the natural patrimony of the Danube Delta and other important natural sites from Tulcea County.

The museum also has an aquarium that reveals collections of fishes from both the Danube River and the Black Sea.

2. The exquisite museum has been modernized and adapted to the needs of the disabled

In the center, there is also a playground for children and a gift shop. The building has been modernized and is adapted to the needs of the disabled.

There is a convenient access ramp and an internal elevator, The center is dedicated to the nature of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.

It includes a modern aquarium as well as permanent and temporary exhibitions, the permanent exhibition includes dioramas that reflect the habitats characteristic of the region.

3. The fascinating museum entry fee is Ron 20 open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm

You will find the museum presenting you a bit from the Danube Delta adults entry ticket Ron 20 it is definitely worth the visit.

The amazing museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, the best time to visit the museum is during the day.

Here you also have the opportunity to see the birds declared nature monuments, the species of rare animals protected at the national and European levels.

4. The astonishing aquarium at the museum houses native fish species 

Danube River Sturgeon by David Stanely/

Through a system of two cylindrical aquariums, concentrically disposed, you can experience the existence in the middle of a reef, surrounded by fish and corals of various and impressive shapes and colors.

The aquarium houses a huge tank with a capacity of 150 tons. It houses 24 species of native fish found in the Danube Delta and the Black Sea, as well as 23 species of reef fish.

You can also see marine invertebrates and corals imported directly from Indonesia. Part of the aquarium has been arranged in the shape of a tunnel.

The aquarium is equipped with modern installations, and the basins with reef species of fish and invertebrates, displayed in a public space, constitute a novelty for Tulcea.

You can also have the same sensations by passing through the tunnel of the aquarium’s biggest basin, where you are surrounded by sturgeons.

Considered to be the most primitive species still alive and eels are known for their reproductive particularities.

5. The astonishing Danube Museum takes 2-3 hours to explore it has three levels 

Visiting the museum takes about 2-3 hours. Once you enter the world of Delta, you break away from reality.

With modern construction, the museum has three levels, the most attractive being the lower level, where the fish ponds are located.

At the entrance to the museum, which is on the ground floor, you can watch documentaries about the Danube Delta and Dobrogea.

On the first floor, you can see the mini-botanical garden, dioramas with flora and fauna, and the presentation of traditional objects used by the locals of the Delta.

In the basement are the aquariums, perhaps the most captivating section of the museum. The first aquarium is cylindrical and has a tube through which you can slip to look at the fish from the inside to the outside.

6. Are you looking for a place to stay the amazing Lebada luxury resort is the place

Levada Luxury Resort and Spa has three restaurants, a fitness center, a bar, and a shared lounge in Crisan.

This five-star hotel offers room service and a kids’ club. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, kid’s pool and, one indoor pool, evening entertainment, and a 24-hour front desk.

Guests can relax in the wellness area, including a hot tub, and a sauna, or in the garden equipped with a children’s playground and BBQ facilities.

You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at the accommodation, Guests at Lebada Luxury Resort & Spa can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast.

7. The exquisite corner restaurant is known for its Italian cuisine 

If you are visiting the Danube Delta Museum you cannot miss passing by the Corner Townhouse is recommended to Italian cuisine lovers.

The convenient location of this place makes it easy to reach even during rush hours. Perfectly cooked fish is so tasty here that it will certainly become one of your favorite foods.

The wine is delicious it’s nice to order great coffee. The friendly staff works hard, stays positive, and makes this place great.

The cool service is something these restaurateurs care about. This bar with the homey ambiance can be a place to start your journey at.

8. The interesting Danube delta is a haven for wildlife, birds, fishes, and relaxation 

Pelicani din Delta Dunarii by Goliath/

The delta is a haven for wildlife lovers, birdwatchers, fishers, and anyone wanting to get away from it all for a few days.

A beautiful and untouched natural garden, the UNESCO Danube Delta is the second largest wildlife biosphere in Europe, home to over 320 species of birds and a huge variety of fish and plants.

Villagers here have a unique lifestyle adapted to the environment with delicious fish-based cuisine.

Visit Constanta’s old town including the Grand Mosque, Archaeological Museum, and the Casino, a stunning piece of Art Nouveau architecture inaugurated in 1910.

9. To get to the astonishing Danube Delta Museum one can use a bus which costs $33 to $47

One can use the bus to get to the Danube which costs $33-47. Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Romania.

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10. The amazing museum has become a place of leisure and socialization

Danube Delta Ecotourism Museum by David Stanely/

The Danube Delta Eco-Touristic Museum Center has become a place for leisure and socialization, due both to its activities and its facilities.

The toy library for the preschoolers, the Infotech with its computers connected to the Internet and interactive programs.

At the exit, the visitors can acquire various souvenirs like postcards, albums, maps, small artifacts, or artisan objects made by the delta’s inhabitants