About Archaeological Museum, Varna

A visit to Bulgaria warrants a visit to the much-hyped and famous iconic museum, the Varna Archaeological Museum. The museum is centrally located and ten minutes’ walk from the city center. Visitors to this famed museum have the rare distinction of examining artifacts dating back to various historical epochs namely, Prehistorical, Antiquity, Middle ages and those of the Ottoman eras. The display and the explanation are self-explanatory. The rich, antique collections, at this museum, has not only the local visitors but students, scientists, and tourists from across the world flocking here. The ancient golden treasure that includes the 6000-year-old ornaments bewitches and holds the intrigue and awe of the onlookers as does the Roman surgical exhibits. Can there be a better way to experience and get a feel of the culture and customs of the Bulgarians of yore? It's now time to vamoose to a different time and space.

Must See

  • Wall paintings on the premises and the corridors  
  • Exhibition halls 
  • Oldest gold treasure
  • Pavilion for souvenirs
  • Library 
  • Children education museum

How to reach

Archaeological Museum, Varna is right next to Varna’s City Hall.  From City Center, it is only 700 m and takes around 8 minutes to walk.
 

Tips

  • Souvenirs, information materials, specialized literature are available in the pavilion
  • The exhibits here are signposted in English, with excellent explanatory text, so you can understand most of the exhibits
  • There are two touch screen information kiosks in the lobby, do make use of them to get information
  • Photos can be taken only if you pay for an additional special ticket
  • Do not miss the gold treasure, it is well worth a visit

Visit Time

Sunday:          Closed
Monday:         Closed
Tuesday:        10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:   10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:       10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday:            10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:        10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

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Museum of Archaeology

Entrance fee adult: 10.00 leva(lv)
Entrance fee child:   2.00 lv
Picture:                   12.00 lv

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Light Rain 6.21°C

 

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