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REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM SOFIA

CHANGE IN OPENING HOURS

Dear Visitors,

From 11 August to 5 September 2026, the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the Regional History Museum – Sofia, located in the main building at 1 Banski Square, will be open to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.

10/08/2026
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Landscape Art Exhibition by Dimitar Hadzhiangelov (04.07-31.07.2026)

Until 31st of July in exhibition hall 2 under the glass domes of Largo-Sofia, visitors can enjoy the landscape exhibition of Dimitar Hadzhiangelov. The exhibition is opened for visitors from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm.

07/07/2026
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The educational programme 'Young researchers in the museum'

For the fourth consecutive year, the team of The Regional History Museum – Sofia organized the program “Young researchers in the museum” with students from The National School for Ancient Languages and Cultures “St. Constantin – Kiril Philosopher”.

02/07/2026
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2nd International Experimental Numismatic Workshop

Over the course of five days—from June 29 to July 3, 2026—the Regional History Museum in Sofia hosted an intensive scientific and experimental workshop—the 2nd International Experimental Numismatic Workshop—which took place for the first time in Bulgaria. It brought together leading experts from the Swiss Inventory of Coin Finds (Switzerland), Corpus Nummorum at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Germany), the University of Leicester (United Kingdom), and Bulgarian scholars from the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” and the Regional History Museum – Sofia.

08/07/2026
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2026 Summer School of Ancient Near Eastern Studies

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Summer School of Ancient Near Eastern Studies in Sofia

(24 – 28 August 2026)

Department of Arabic and Semitic Studies at the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Academic supervisor and lecturer: Dr. Zozan Tarhan

07/04/2026
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"Музеят е един хубав жест към историята на града и неговите жители – минали, настоящи и бъдещи! Благодарим!"

8.10.2015 г., Читатели от читалище "Средец-1926 г." - гр. София, р-н Красно село

 

"София ме възхити и вдъхнови! А музеят е едно великолепие! Надграждайте и дерзайте! София е и нашия Рим! Бъдете здрави и напред!"

17.09.2015 г., Красимира Ас. Мишкова, гр. Разлог

 

"Прекрасна експозиция! Хубаво е всеки да види, запомни и да се възхити от нашето културно наследство. Нека и за в бъдеше да го пазим! Да поддържаме духа на българина жив и да възродим и пазим нашите традиции! "Боже пази България!"

17.09.2015 г., Г-жа Алексива

 

"Велик народ, велика история! Един народ, без да има история е човек без минало!!!"

17.09.2015 г.

"Похвално е, че тук. в сърцето на нащата столица, имаме възможността да навлезем в атмосферата на някогашна София! Да усетим тогаващния дух, за да помним и разказваме на децата си, за да ни има и да съхраняваме нашата идентичност! Хвала!

12.12.2015 г., Лили Младенова

 

"I hope the cultural institutions in Bulgaria continue to expand and attract more tourists from around the world. Keep it up! Great new place to spend some time and remember the glorious days of the country!"

19.09.2015, Daniel Bozhkov

 

"Such a lovely museum! The history of Sofia and Bulgaria is incredible!"

12.01.2016, Caroline (Philippines)

 

"It`s an amazing building and museum with varieties of history and information ! Thank you!"

08.10.2015, Alexandra (China)

 

"Fantastic museum for your city`s rich heritage! I will be back for another visit very soon!"

27.04.2016, E.Hamson (England)

 

"That`s how museum should be like! Magnificent!!!"

19.04.2016, Stefania (Italy)

WELCOME AT REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM – SOFIA.   ADDRESS: 1 BANSKI Sq.   WORKING HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 6 pm, last admission 5:30 pm, Monday - Closed.   Т.: +359 (2) 985 44 55.   WE ARE EXPECTING YOU! Free parking places are available to our visitors. You can reach the parking from Triaditsa Str. Attention: there are only a limited number of parking places available.

One of the main priorities of the Sofia History Museum is to establish and implement educational programs and projects involving children, young people school and university students. The aim is to reinforce the historical memory and continuity in various age groups and nurture a positive attitude toward the cultural and historical heritage sites in Sofia and the region.

'Proud to be a Bulgarian' Project:

This project was developed by the Sofia History Museum and is intended for school-age children and adolescents. It is a walking tour of three closely spaced historical sites in the downtown area of the Capital: the underground archaeological site below the St. Sofia Basilica, the Memorial Tomb of Alexander I of Battenberg, and the Museum Exhibition for National Reconciliation. A professional guide leads the tour which usually takes place in groups of at least 10 people after а telephone appointment - the phone number is 983 52 35, Mrs. Erina Krasteva.

The tour is organized all year-round.

The price for taking part in this project is BGN 2.00 per student.

 

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'Practice for University Students' Project of the Ministry of Education and Science

The Sofia History Museum is a registered employer under this project. Both Bachelor and Master's degree students can take part, provided that they are specializing in a major subject that is appropriate for the advertised positions. The goal is for the students to be immersed in a real working environment related to the areas they study in order to further develop and improve their practical skills through a 240-hour internship program. Read more about the project and how you can participate in it here.
You can apply any time throughout the year.

 

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The Sofia History Museum is participating in this project with the following two programs:

Archaeology Program – including:

  • Involvement in archeological excavations, performing various specialized archaeological activities such as graphic representations, exposure of archaeological materials, photographic documentation, taking archaeological field records and keeping a field log book, working with specialized equipment, etc.
  • Scientific research work, including some technical work on the auxiliary scientific materials collected in the Archaeology Fund, project work, etc.;
  • Museum activities relating to the preparation of exhibitions and supporting work on museum collections;
  • Tour guide practice and familiarization with the features and historical context of the archaeological site, tombs, and foundations of three earlier churches under the St. Sofia Basilica.
 

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Tour Guide Practice Program – including:

  • Tour guide services offered at the archaeological site under the St. Sofia Basilica - discuss topics, communicate with visitors (both Bulgarian and foreign citizens) and make them familiar with the features and historical context of the museum complex, using a more understandable and popular language as appropriate for the various guest groups;
  • Tour guide services offered at the Memorial Tomb of Alexander I of Battenberg – delivering lectures the life and work of Prince Alexander I of Battenberg adapted for children and adults;
  • Tour guide services offered at the Museum Exhibition for National Reconciliation – delivering lectures to groups of children: the objective is to introduce school-age visitors to the general atmosphere of the site;
  • Exhibition arrangement and museum activities;

Scientific research work - explore the features and become familiar with the historical context of the sites under the administrative jurisdiction of the Sofia History Museum to better position them on the cultural map of the Capital.

 

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Kids Fair

The Sofia History Museum annually takes part in the Kids Fair organized by the "Easyart" Foundation in June and September. The aim is the kids to participate in various workshops and visits to cultural and historical sites in the Capital over two consecutive days. Lectures intended for children are delivered at the archaeological site under the St. Sofia Basilica, followed by entertaining surveys with prizes.

Sofia over the centuries

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Sofia in XV-XIX century

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Sofia 1944 – 1989

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