We’re closing PSEUDONATURE 2.0 with one final gathering at the museum! On 13 August at 18:00, we invite you to the Regional Ethnographic Museum - Plovdiv to come together one last time and see off the exhibition after a summer in Plovdiv. There will be a few closing words from...
Exhibition at the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv Showcases the Earliest Known Bulgarian Bakam Carpets
The Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv will present the exhibition "Bakam Carpets" in early October 2026, offering visitors a rare opportunity to discover previously unseen early examples of Bulgarian carpet weaving dating from the 17th to the 19th century. The exhibition features Bakam carpets from Chiprovtsi, recognized as the earliest...
On 1 July, the travelling exhibition “Swift, Accurate, On Time!” opened at the Historical Museum in Strelcha. The date was carefully chosen, as it marks the anniversary of the establishment of telegraph and postal communications in the Principality of Bulgaria on 1 July 1879. “We at the Regional Ethnographic Museum...
Photo Exhibition “Traditional Crafts – Knowledge, Skills, Creativity, Magic” Opens at the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv
As part of the accompanying programme of the Week of Traditional Crafts, the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv opened the photo exhibition "Traditional Crafts – Knowledge, Skills, Creativity, Magic." The exhibition presents works by Photography students from the Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts "Prof. Assen Diamandiev" – Plovdiv...
Herbs, Tradition, and Cultural Heritage Come Together on Enyovden at the Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum
The Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv celebrated Enyovden—one of the most beloved summer holidays in the Bulgarian folk calendar—with a rich programme dedicated to herbs, traditions, and cultural heritage. In keeping with tradition, visitors passed through the ceremonial Enyovden wreath to receive a symbolic blessing for health, longevity, and prosperity....
Plovdiv’s “Week of Traditional Crafts” Turns the Ethnographic Museum into a Living Stage of Heritage and Cultural Exchange
The annual Week of Traditional Crafts has officially opened at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, bringing together artisans, cultural practitioners, and guests from Bulgaria and abroad in a celebration of living heritage, craftsmanship, and tradition. The forum was inaugurated by the museum’s director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Yankov, the...
Young Artists Bring Tradition to Life in “Iron Design – Reviving Tradition” Exhibition
The exhibition “Iron Design – Reviving Tradition” has officially opened as part of the new permanent display “The World of the Iron” at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv. The exhibition showcases remarkable artworks created by students from the National High School of Arts “Tsanko Lavrenov”. The paintings were produced...
Embroidery Brings Together Masters from Bulgaria and Moldova at Traditional Crafts Week in Plovdiv
More than 30 master artisans from across Bulgaria will take part in this year’s edition of Traditional Crafts Week, which will be held from June 22 to 28 at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv. With nearly two decades of history, the event continues to attract thousands of visitors from...
PSEUDONATURE Returns to Bulgaria After the Venice Architecture Biennale
On June 10, a press conference was held at the “Museum of Iron” in Plovdiv’s Old Town to mark the opening of PSEUDONATURE 2.0, the adapted version of the Bulgarian Pavilion presented at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2025. The event featured Associate Professor Dr. Angel Yankov, Director of...
Ethnographic Museum Celebrates the Iron’s Birthday
The team of the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv is adding a new date to its calendar—the birthday of the iron—and is preparing a true celebration in honor of one of the most important household appliances: the iron. The event will take place on June 5 at 5:30 p.m. in...