Regional History Museum Sofia

Utilized as the city’s first public bath called the Central Mineral Bathhouse in the early 20th century, the Sofia History Museum is a space that shares with visitors Sofia’s history. It was founded on 5 May 1973 and it is Bulgaria's largest museum. The Regional Historical Museum is housed in the former dictator Todor Zhivkov’s residence. It’s a hulking slab of Stalinist architecture fronted by a massive open yard. The museum includes a cloakroom, cafe, library and souvenir shop. It undertakes professional conservation and restoration of historical monuments and authenticity investigations.

The collection at the Regional History Museum is gigantic; the 65,000 items on display are just one-tenth of what is held behind the scenes in its archives. The variety of items here is also mind-boggling, going from 20th-century space research equipment to treasures belonging to the Odrysians who held sway in Bulgaria until they were conquered by the Romans in the 1st century. You can peek at the mineral springs beside the Regional History Museum, although not in use anymore, and share a visual of the abundance and common practice of mineral spring water fountains throughout the city.

Location: Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Website: https://www.sofiahistorymuseum.bg/en/
Tel: 359 2 985 4455
Hour: 10:00 AM - 18:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.4/5