The New History of Varna museum was established in 1969. A new exhibition was inaugurated on November 22, 1991. The exhibition is located on three floors, revealing the city development as a port, cultural, commercial, industrial and medical centre during the period 1878-1939.
On the first floor, main crafts typical for the region are displayed: cotton growing, metalwork, as well as shipbuilding. Also displayed are the development of the navigation of the port, the first loom from 1902, a printing press dating from the end of the 19th century, along with documents and models of the first boats and ships. Restored workshops include: a dressmaker, tailor shop, a shoemaker, a print shop, weaver and brewery. Restored farm implements and machinery are on display.
The transformation of Varna into an international resort and a summer capital of the Bulgarian culture is displayed on the second floor. The postcards, the beach articles and the old swimming suits are very interesting. There is an exhibition of original photos of ancient buildings, plans and maps of Varna, musical instruments, etc.
On the third floor you may feel in the specific atmosphere of a typical house in the city, and the life after the Liberation. A model of a hotel room in the London hotel is also presented. There are replicas of Uncle Mityu's Café, a pastry shop, a hat shop, a toy shop, a lawyer’s and insurance offices, a photographer’s atelier, and the first bookshop in Varna.
You can get to The New History of Varna Museum by public buses 20, 17А, 39 (bus stop "Baseyna").
Admission:
Adults - 5.00 € / 9.78 lv.
Students - 2.00 € / 3.91 lv.
Children under 7 years old - Free
For groups over 15 people: adults 3.00 € / 5.87 lv.
Giving a talk - 15.00 € / 29.34 lv.
Days determined by Order of the Council of Ministers or Varna Municipality - Free
Opening hours:
October - April: 10:00 - 17:00, days off - Saturdays and Sundays
May - September: 10:00 - 17:00. Monday - a day off
Contact details:
3 "8 November" Str.
tel: +359 52 632 677
www.museumvarna.com
