Regional History Museum - Sofia, History museum in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Regional History Museum occupies a former bathhouse and has eight exhibition halls displaying finds and objects spanning thousands of years. Each room focuses on a different time period, allowing visitors to follow the city's development from ancient times through modern centuries.
The museum was founded in 1928 and focuses on collecting and preserving objects that document thousands of years of the city's past. Its collections range from the earliest human settlements in the region through the early 1900s.
The exhibits show how daily life changed through the centuries, with clothing, tools, and household objects telling stories of how people actually lived. You walk through rooms where each era reveals something about what mattered to Sofia's residents.
Opening hours vary by season, so it helps to check before you visit. The building sits in the city center and is easy to reach on foot, with good access for all visitors.
The halls hold unusual items like a royal carriage and an ancient document sealed in gold that proves the city's old name. These rare pieces show how important the place was during different eras.
Location: Sofia Capital Municipality
Inception: 1928
Opening Hours: May-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; November-April Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: http://sofiahistorymuseum.bg
GPS coordinates: 42.69934,23.32365
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06
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