Meet Santa, join the elves’ toy-making adventures and decorate gingerbread at Bucharest’s Children’s Museum this Christmas. From 14 November to 23 December 2026, Children’s Museum (Muzeul Copiilor) welcomes families to four interactive experiences dedicated to the festive season.
The programme takes children through Santa’s world, the Secret Elf Academy, Mrs Claus’s preparations and a gingerbread workshop. Each experience combines themed settings with activities that invite children to explore, create and take part in the story.
Santa’s World (Lumea lui Moș Crăciun)
The journey to Santa’s World begins with an imaginary trip to the North Pole. Children enter through a magical portal and follow a route featuring northern lights, Christmas decorations and stories about Santa’s reindeer.
Along the way, they discover how preparations unfold for Christmas Eve. The experience ends with a meeting with Santa in his home, giving children the chance to come face to face with the character at the centre of their Christmas wishes.
The Secret Elf Academy (Academia Secretă a Elfilor)
At the Secret Elf Academy, children step inside the toy factory to discover what it takes to become one of Santa’s helpers.
Interactive challenges put their imagination and practical skills to work as they create and test toys. The experience centres on participation, with children taking on tasks as part of their training at the academy.
After receiving the Head Elf’s approval and taking the academy oath, participants can add their names to the Academy’s Great Book.
Mrs Claus’s World (Universul Doamnei Crăciun)
Mrs Claus’s World takes visitors behind the scenes of Christmas preparations. Children discover how the millions of letters addressed to Santa are organised and how gifts are prepared.
Creative activities include making their own recipe book and exploring craft techniques, introducing some of the work that goes into preparing the celebrations.
The visit ends with a meeting with Mrs Claus, who may reveal whether the children have made it onto the nice list.
Gingerbread-Making Workshop (Atelierul demonstrativ de preparare a turtei dulci)
The gingerbread workshop brings Christmas flavours into the programme. Held in the museum’s Profi kitchen, the demonstration introduces participants to the stages of preparing gingerbread.
Children will also decorate festive gingerbread figures and make gift boxes, combining a Christmas baking tradition with a creative activity.
Alongside the character-led adventures, the workshop offers families a chance to explore the culinary side of the festive season.
Dates, Tickets and Booking
The four Christmas experiences run from 14 November to 23 December 2026. Online reservations are through the Hub Proedus ticket platform, with booking opening on 2 November.
Tickets can also be purchased at the museum reception, subject to availability. Advance booking is recommended to secure places for the chosen experience.
Children under three enter free. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location and Visiting Hours
The Christmas programme takes place at Muzeul Copiilor — the Children’s Museum, at 11 Decebal Boulevard, Block S14, Sector 3, Bucharest.
The visiting schedule listed in the press release is Monday to Friday, 9:10 AM–5:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–7:30 PM. Entry times vary by experience, so check the individual session schedule when booking.
For families planning Christmas activities in Bucharest, the programme brings four different ways to join the festive preparations, from meeting Santa to trying the creative tasks of his helpers.
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