The Regional Historical Museum of Burgas runs four exhibitions — Archaeology, Ethnography, History and Natural Science — all in the centre. Outside the centre is the Salt Museum at Atanasovsko Lake.
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Regional Historical Museum
- Archaeological exhibition — finds from the Black Sea coast and the ancient Bay of Burgas.
- Ethnographic exhibition — 19th-century costume and town life.
- Historical exhibition — the modern history of the city.
- Natural Science exhibition — birds, minerals and the ecology of the Burgas lakes.
Outside the centre
- Salt Museum — the only one of its kind in Bulgaria, at the Atanasovsko Lake salt pans.
- Aqua Calidae / Thermopolis — the ancient and Roman bath complex in the Vetren district.
Art and exhibitions
The Petko Zadgorski Art Gallery and the Sea Casino Cultural Centre in the Sea Garden host changing exhibitions. Check the current programme on site or in the Events section.
Practical
- Opening hours
- vary by season — check before visiting
- Distance
- the four exhibitions are all walkable in the centre
- Rainy day
- museums are the best option out of season
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Burgas?
The Regional Historical Museum maintains four separate exhibitions in the centre, alongside the Salt Museum and several galleries.
Are the Burgas museums in the centre?
The four historical museum exhibitions are in the pedestrian centre. The Salt Museum is at Atanasovsko Lake, north of the city.
What are the opening hours?
Hours change with the season, so we do not publish them here — check the current information on the Burgas map or on site.