After representing Bulgaria at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2025, PSEUDONATURE returns to Bulgaria with an exhibition at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, on view from June 12 to August 15. Developed as an adapted version of the original project, PSEUDONATURE 2.0 transfers...
Bagpipes Under the Stars during the Night of Museums
The emblematic courtyard of the Kuyumdzhioglu House in Old Plovdiv will come alive to the sound of bagpipes as part of the European Night of Museums. The Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv will welcome visitors with a special program and free admission on May 23 from 6:00 PM to 10:00...
Аnother prestigious recognition for our newest exhibition “The World of the Iron”
On International Museum Day – May 18, we are especially happy to share yet another prestigious recognition for our newest exhibition, “The World of the Iron”! On the eve of the museum celebration, the Bulgarian National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) awarded the Director of the Regional...
First Public Screening of a Documentary Film about the Kotel Carpets
The documentary film “The Kotel Carpet – Sacredness and Joy in Everyday Life” will be presented to the public at the National Ethnographic Museum in Sofia. The event is organized jointly with the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv and the Regional Television Center – Plovdiv. In this large-scale production, the...
The Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum received the “Heritage” Award in the “Museum of the Year”
The Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum received the “Heritage” Award in the “Museum of the Year” category at an official ceremony held this evening at the State Puppet Theatre – Plovdiv. The awards initiative is organized by the Bulgarian Museums Association and recognizes the achievements of museum institutions in preserving and promoting...
“Object in Focus” at “The World of the Iron”
“Object in Focus” is an initiative of the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv, which continues within the permanent exhibition “The World of the Iron,” drawing attention to intriguing objects from the collection of Dimitar Dobrev. The first featured object is a bronze Chinese iron from the late 19th to the...
“A Tale of the Bulgarian Uprising of 1876 in the village of Strelcha” at REM – Plovdiv
Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv marks the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising with a new thematic exhibition. “A Tale of the Bulgarian Uprising of 1876 in the village of Strelcha” is a powerful first-person narrative about one of the most dramatic events in Bulgarian history. It takes us back...
The Exhibition: “National Dress: a Source of Pride and Heritage” to be Presented in Plovdiv
The exhibition "National Dress: a Source of Pride and Heritage" will be presented in Plovdiv. The opening will take place on 21st April at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum. This is the fourth time the collection is being shown in Bulgaria. So far,...
🐣🌸 During the Easter holidays, the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv will be open to visitors during its regular working hours: 🕘 April 10 (Friday) – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM🕘 April 11 (Saturday) – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM🕘 April 12 (Sunday) – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM❌ April...
“Do You Want to Play?”at the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv
🎲🧸 Until May 30, you can experience the exhibition “Do You Want to Play?” at the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv 🎠✨ 🎉 The opening of this beloved exhibition for both children and adults took place last night. It is suitable for everyone – from 1 to 101 years old...