Salt Museum Pomorie

The Salt Museum in Pomorie is a museum in Bulgaria dedicated to salt production using traditional methods, combining indoor exhibits with approximately 20 hectares of working salt pans. The pans use solar evaporation of seawater, with production continuing there today using the same age-old processes.

Salt production in Pomorie began in ancient times and became an important trade resource, particularly during the Byzantine period when the region traded with Constantinople. This production tradition continued for many centuries afterward and shaped the local economy significantly.

The displays feature wooden salt carts and paddles made by workers here, along with photographs from the early 20th century showing how people carried out the salt production work. These objects tell the story of the hands-on methods that shaped generations of laborers in this region.

The museum is best reached by car or on foot and sits directly beside the active salt pans, where you can walk around and observe the work areas. Comfortable shoes are helpful since the terrain with the pans is partly unpaved and the sun exposure is strong in that location.

This institution is the only one in Southeast Europe specifically dedicated to solar evaporation salt production, occupying a rare focus within the museum landscape. This makes it a one-of-a-kind place to learn about these specialized production techniques, which are seldom documented elsewhere.