History Museum, Stara Zagora

The Regional History Museum in Stara Zagora holds more than one hundred thousand objects spanning from prehistoric times to today, documenting the region's development through the ages. The collections include findings from different periods that show how this area changed over millennia.

The museum was founded in 1907 on the site of the main street from Augusta Traiana, a Roman city established in the first century. Its creation was part of efforts to preserve and present the history of this region to the public.

The museum displays everyday objects and tools from different periods that show how people lived and worked in this region. Visitors can observe how daily life and craftsmanship changed across centuries.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with a wide window for visits at different times of day. Guided tours are offered in several languages, which helps visitors navigate the collections.

The museum preserves Europe's oldest copper mine artifacts dating back around 6000 years, showing how early settlers extracted metal. Additionally, visitors can see a handwritten manuscript of an important historical text on display.

Location: Stara Zagora

Inception: May 28, 1907

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: http://museum.starazagora.net

GPS coordinates: 42.42639,25.62778

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21