European Night of Museums - Burgas

Burgas will once again be part of the European initiative “Night of Museums”!

PROGRAM OF THE MUSEUMS IN BURGAS – MAY 16

⭐ Ethnographic Exhibition | 69 Slavyanska St. | 5:30 PM

Opening of the visiting photography exhibition by Dimitris Louzikiotis, “Anastenaria”

The professional folk ensemble Strandzha Folk Ensemble will perform its emblematic dance “Nestinarka”

Fashion show “From the Loom to the Stage” featuring authentic costumes from the museum collection and their stage adaptations

Musical performances by the mandolin ensemble Elena Genova Mandolin Ensemble

Handmade souvenir stand by Morski Znatsi in the museum courtyard

⭐ Archaeological Exhibition | 21 Bogoridi Blvd.

Workshop “Try the Craft” – sgraffito painting

Attractive fashion show with men's and women's medieval clothing

Until midnight, visitors can view the exhibition “Sgraffito Ceramics from the Bulgarian Lands, 12th–19th Century”, featuring artifacts from Veliko Tarnovo, Rusokastro Fortress, Varna, Busintsi, Troyan, and Etar Open-Air Museum

⭐ Natural History Exhibition | 30 Fotinov St.

Visiting exhibition from National Museum 'Earth and Man': “Poetry of Stone”

Featuring precious gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and giant amethyst crystals from Brazil

⭐ Historical Exhibition | 31 Lermontov St.

Visiting exhibition by Dimitris Louzikiotis: “At the Threshold of Mount Athos”

Musical performances by vocal group Detelini and dance group Hortse from Elin Pelin School

⭐ Burgas Art Gallery 'Petko Zadgorski' | 24 Metropolitan Simeon St.

Musical performances by a duo featuring Emilia Kirova (vocals and violin) and Deyan Pavlov (piano)

⭐ St. Anastasia Island

Free admission to the island museum all day

🚢 Departure Schedule from Magazia 1

10:00 AM

1:30 PM

5:00 PM

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⭐ Aquae Calidae | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Visitors will see newly discovered archaeological finds from the site

⭐ Chengene Skele Cultural and Tourist Complex

Free admission and guided tours of the exhibition houses Taifa, Buruntia, and Euxine Pontus

Tours at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

PROGRAM OF THE MUSEUMS IN BURGAS REGION – MAY 16

⭐ Museum 'Ancient Nessebar' | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Exhibition: “New Archaeological Discoveries from the Municipality of Nessebar – Secrets of Antiquity Through the Layers of Time”

⭐ Historical Museum Pomorie | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Several exhibitions, including the Regional Historical Museum Burgas exhibition “The Burgas Lady in the 1930s and 1940s”

Musical performances by students from Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National School of Music and Performing Arts and opera singer Anna Stefanova

Lecture on underwater archaeology by Dr. Nayden Prahov

Lecture on mud therapy in Pomorie by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Antoaneta Grozeva from the Museum of Salt

⭐ Dechko Stoev City Art Gallery | Until 10:30 PM

Documentary films about Georges Papazoff and Jules Pascin

Exhibition “Painting/Sculpture” by Nikolay Buzov and Ivan Totev

Exhibition “St. George's Day” featuring works by artists from Pomorie

⭐ Other Participating Museums

Archaeological Museum Sozopol | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Historical Museum Primorsko | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Tsarevo Museum | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Historical Museum 'Prof. Alexander Fol' | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Geymanova House Museum | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Historical Museum Karnobat | Starting at 6:00 PM

This event is part of the Burgas 2032 initiative, which aims to unite cultural institutions and the artistic community on a shared platform showcasing the richness and diversity of cultural life in Burgas.

During the European Night of Museums, all museums and galleries in Burgas Region will offer free admission.