Archaeological Museum of Varna

The Archaeological Museum of Varna is considered a popular museum in Bulgaria. Its collection of exhibits is known not only to this country, but also to the whole world. Its rich collection attracts many visitors from Bulgaria and other countries. Scientists, tourists and locals come here to learn the customs and culture of peoples who lived several centuries ago.

The founders of the museum are two brothers. It was under their command that scientists were able to collect interesting facts of the ancient society. The history of the museum begins in 1906, when the first exhibition officially opened. Karel Shkorpil was the first director of the gallery. After his death, his museum and all his property became state property.

The museum collection has more than 100,000 exhibits. There are coins, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and weapons. The date of creation of some objects refers to antiquity and the Middle Ages. Here is the largest treasure trove of gold, the total weight of which is 5.5 kilograms.