The National Oil Museum in Ploiesti tells the story of Romanias pioneering petroleum industry, which made the city a boomtown and gave the country one of the worlds first oil refineries. Exhibits cover the history, technology and impact of oil extraction and refining, with outdoor equipment and indoor displays. Ticketed admission offers an insight into the industry that shaped Ploiestis identity and prosperity, a distinctive and fascinating museum reflecting the citys unique heritage.