Unknown healing practices and beliefs from the past are revealed in the latest exhibition of the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv. The exhibition is entitled “In the Name of Life” and is dedicated to Bulgarian folk medicine. The carefully selected collection presents the richness of traditional healing methods passed down...
“The World of the Iron” with Free Admission on January 17 and 18
The Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv is joining the city festival “Plovdiv Is You”, marking seven years since the launch of the “Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019” initiative. On this occasion, on January 17 and 18, visitors will be able to explore free of charge the new permanent...
The Wondrous World of the Thracian Woman
On the eve of Christmas—a time when families gather around the festive table and traditions come alive in every home—the Archaeological Museum in Hisarya opened its doors to the visiting exhibition from the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, “The Wondrous World of the Thracian Woman.” The festive days, rich in...
Ethnographic Museum will operate with a holiday working schedule during the days around the Christmas and New Year holidays
The Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv will operate with a holiday working schedule during the days around the Christmas and New Year holidays. Visitors will be welcomed at both museum locations—the Argyur Kuyumdzhioglu House (2 Dr. Stoyan Chomakov St.) and the Nevena Atanasova House (20 Saborna St.)—according to the following...
A Revival-Era Ritual Came to Life at the Guild Celebration in Plovdiv
14 New Masters and Journeymen Received Their Master Certificates from the Regional Chamber of Crafts Seven new masters and an equal number of journeymen received their master certificates from the Regional Chamber of Crafts in Plovdiv. The ritual of initiation into mastery was reenacted according to a tradition established during...
A Procession in the Old Town Marks the Craftsmen’s Holiday on December 12
On St. Spyridon’s Day REM–Plovdiv Opens a UNESCO Photo Exhibition On December 12, Plovdiv will celebrate the craftsmen’s holiday with a procession through the Old Town and the traditional ritual testerlik – the conferring of the master craftsman title. The events marking St. Spyridon’s Day – the patron saint of...
The Iron Museum welcomed its first visitors
The new branch of REM – Plovdiv takes a step toward creating a modern visual environment On the Day of the Christian Family, the newest museum in the country opened its doors. The modern exhibition space is located in the house of Nevena Atanasova at 20 “Saborna” Street and is...
Secrets and Practices of Bulgarian Folk Medicine Revealed in the New Exhibition of the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv
The exhibition, entitled “In the Name of Life,” is a joint project between the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv and the Medical University of Plovdiv. It presents, in a visual and engaging way, traditional healing methods and the beliefs connected with them. Through original artifacts from the museum’s collection and...
The First Iron Museum in the Balkans Will Open in Plovdiv
A new tourist attraction is coming to Bulgaria. The first Iron Museum in the Balkans will soon open in Plovdiv. The official opening of the exhibition will take place on November 21 — the Day of the Christian Family. The modern collection will feature over 1,200 relics from around the...
The Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye Visits the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv
On October 29, 2025, the Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Plovdiv, Mr. Emre Manav, visited the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv. The museum’s exhibition was the first cultural institution chosen by the newly appointed diplomat to explore at the beginning of his mission. The museum’s Director, Assoc....