Exhibition: Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages, Permanent exhibition of icons from the National Revival Museum (16th-19th century).
Main collections in stock: The museum possesses one of the richest funds in the country, consisting of 80 000 exponents of the human art and living conditions, connected with Varna history and the region.
Selected from the collections: The oldest gold treasure in the world (5th-6th millennium BC), a collection of antique golden jewels (5th c. BC - 6th c. AD), the biggest collection of antique terracotta, sculptures and relieves in Bulgaria (5th c. BC - 6th c. AD), the biggest collections of antique glass vessels and antique clay lamps in Bulgaria (6th c. BC - 7th c. AD), the biggest collection of bronze belt decorations (7th - 14th century), the biggest collection of golden and silver jewels and belts on the Balkans (8th - 14th century).
Documentation: Archive fund, plans, photos, drafts, slides and videofilms.
Publications: Popular scientific publications, participation in the "News of the National Museum - Varna" yearbook.
Branches and annexes: Roman Baths, Аladzha Monastery, the church from the early-Christian period in Dzhanavara area (5th - 6th century) - 4 km to the south of Varna, the mediaeval fortress Petrich Kale (12th - 14th century) - 15 km to the south-west of Varna.
Services: Periodic exhibitions of archaeological materials on various themes, applies arts, art and photo exhibition, applied archaeology – demonstrations in the Training Museum; general and specialized lectures and video-film shows.
Facilities: A cafeteria offering cooked food, a stand for souvenirs and books, a video hall for conferences, a reception hall, two halls for different style temporary exhibitions.
Working time: Tuesday - Sunday (summer) – 10:00 am - 05:00 pm, Monday - closed
Tuesday - Saturday (winter) – 10:00 am - 05:00 pm, Monday and Sunday - closed
Address: 9000 Varna, 41, Maria Luisa Blvd.
Bookings and inquiries:
Tel: (+359 52) 23 70 57
