The Natural History Museum in Varna studies and promotes the organismal world of the Black Sea and the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
A total of 1,036 exhibits are displayed in the six exhibition halls of the museum. In the botanical section, representatives of the algae, longose vegetation, rare and protected endemic species for the Balkan Peninsula and Bulgaria are exhibited. Among the animal species there are rare and globally endangered species such as the Red-necked Goose, Great bustard, Steppe ferret, etc. A place among the stuffed specimens is also reserved for famous inhabitants of the Zoo - Varna, such as the bear Marta and the tiger Gero.
Particularly interesting are the three dioramas that present organisms in their natural environment in several thematic areas: Seabed, Forest and Lake Ecosystems.
In the "Geology and Paleontology" section, visitors' attention is drawn to teeth and jaws of giant mammals: mammoth, mastodon, rhinoceros, as well as fossil fish, sea urchins, ammonites, etc. Also on display are several unique finds, including the only lower jaw of the prehistoric elephant Deinotherium giganteum found in Bulgaria (in the vicinity of the town of Aksakovo) - the largest land mammal to ever inhabit our planet. Additionally, the collection features the first and only European discovery of teeth from the prehistoric elephant genus Protanancus, previously discovered only in Asia and Africa.
The latest hypothesis about the origin of the natural phenomenon Pobiti Kamani is explained.
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:
Winter:
October - May: 10:00 - 17:00, Day off - Saturday and Sunday
Summer:
June - September: 10:00 - 17:00, Day off - Monday
Contacts:
Tel.: +359 52 618 011
Location:
Sea Garden (Primorki Park). Near the sports ground, opposite the underpass at the Palace of Culture and Sports.
www.museumvarna.com
