★4.6

National Museum of Natural History

Sofia, Bulgaria

4.6 / 100

The National Museum of Natural History is a surprising find in the city, with four levels filled with interesting exhibits. The museum covers a range of topics, from geological discoveries to world exploration. However, the ventilation and air quality could be improved as the museum can get hot and smelly. The prices are reasonable though. The museum has a variety of species on display, including a fascinating exhibition of stones and insects on the ground floor. The collection is great, but the audioguide can be a bit confusing and may require some extra effort to follow. The museum features sections dedicated to minerals, birds, mammals, and insects. There are standout exhibits like a two-headed turtle, a giant seashell, and the Nautilus Pompilius. The collection also includes a rich variety of flora, fauna, rocks, and minerals. The staff is friendly and polite, but it's a pity that the museum doesn't attract more visitors. Despite some stale smells in certain rooms, the museum is overall a good place to visit. It offers a unique opportunity to see taxidermy up close and showcases a wide range of species. The museum has a nostalgic feel but is definitely worth a visit for those interested in nature. However, some may find the exhibits to be outdated and comically stuffed. Regardless, the museum provides an enjoyable experience and the staff is helpful. It's a great place to explore and learn about the wonders of nature.

Address:	bulevard "Tsar Osvoboditel" 1, Sofia
Phone:	+359 87 922 6573

Comment

21.08.23

Michael

We got there just by walking around streets, Surprised to discover 4 levels museum with such great amount of interesting stuff to see. Beginning with geological discoveries, and ending with world exploration They should improve ventilation and air qu.. Read more »

21.08.23

Lena

Nice museum with a variety of species. On the ground floor there was also an exhibition of stones and insects.

30.07.23

Peter

Great collection! Audioguide is a bit confused by order (and missing numbers), so if you got one - expect tiny additional quest about finding first item on the floor))) The museum has minerals section (with nice UV case), birds floor (lot of which a.. Read more »

06.07.23

Dobromir

Very rich collection of flora , fauna, rocks and minerals. The staff is very pleasant and polite. The only thing I disliked is the lack of more visitors. It looks like people are more interested in simple pleasures, than in nature, science and knowle.. Read more »

17.06.23

Anna

This is one of my favorite museums in Sofia. I've visited it many times. After the renovation it is very pleasant. If you want to see taxidermy it is a cool place to visit and has many species.

05.06.23

Andrea

Good museum, 4 floors of things to see. They should improve the ventilation because of stale smells in some rooms.

25.05.23

Jana

My fav museum in my home town, visited again a month ago with my husband and still loved it (must have been inside 4-5times as a kid), huge collection of animals, stones and more! The floor with insects is mindblowing, it shows how amazing our Planet.. Read more »

28.03.23

Abi

This place is very dated, extremely old examples of sometimes very comically stuffed animals. A huge bird collection. Fortunately not expensive to get in and raises a few smiles at some of the exhibits though I am sure this isn’t the intention.

21.03.23

Rik

Great museum with a big variety of taxidermist animals. Great way to see nature up close. Also very friendly staff!

25.01.23

Valentin

Goog collection of animals and birds from all over the world. The vibe and the exposition feels a bit old-school. Yet, definitely worth a visit if you are interested in nature.

23.11.22

HAKKI

They have a very good collection of filled animal's. Especially birds seemed liveful, I have been to some other natural museum, but specimens weren't this preserved. So basically, it's a nice museum, but the presentation can be improve.. Read more »

13.09.22

Hatulitos

I was the only tourist surrounded by childs and their teachers ?,. Great place for learning about different species and Nature, If you love natural science this place is for you. They hd cute bats on the floor and free toilet, the entrance cost me 8 .. Read more »

23.07.22

IVA

Great place to take your kids, educational and fun without being too much, so they are not bored. Located right in the heart of the city, within walking distance from a lot of other places of interest. For one adult and two kids paid 14 leva admissio.. Read more »

20.07.22

Joel

Great experience, there is quite a huge collection of animals and even some strange ones which of course are not common, but that’s why we visit those museums! Friendly and polite staff. Adult tickets are 8 bgn.

13.07.22

Isabelle

This museum has a huge amount of information but it is not very attractive. We paid to visit it , it is not free as mentioned below

02.06.22

Bendert

This was much better than expected. They have a huge collection of animals with some really impressive and interesting specimens. Good visit for a rainy morning or afternoon.

29.04.22

Παρασκευή

One of the best national history museums in Europe! Second time there! Excellent choice for families.

28.04.22

Panayot

In general the museum is nice. However, the Antarctic exposition (which is unique btw) should be more centrally staged. Currently it is easy to be missed.

26.04.22

Marios

A must see museum! On third floor there is only few lebels in english. The light is not appropriate. Ceiling lamps are reflected on glass and the view is not very clear.

02.03.22

Kamen

If you want to see a rock from the moon this is the place. A great selection of minerals and precious stones with detailed description about their properties: in particular what are they built from and under what circumstances do they develop in the.. Read more »

08.02.22

Silvia

Decent collection, convenient location. The museum space feels somewhat narrow for the exhibition. Much can be done to make the place more interesting for kids.

05.02.22

Lexy

For the price that is, you get so much more. For just about 4€ we got to see 4/5 different floors with so much to see. We got good hour or two

19.10.21

Marina

I have been there a few time and I would go again, this time with the kids. A lovely organised exhibition that always has something to surprise me with

20.08.21

Monika

Cheep entrance (4 leva for student), the museum is not very modern or interactive, there is many text which is only in Bulgarian sometimes. But it has a really good atmosphere of old museum from 19th century.

06.08.21

Garo

A very interesting museum for young and old, located at the heart of the city. Four floors rich in exhibition items and information about birds, beasts, bugs, precious stones, etc. I much prefer this than the Sofia Zoo as it is. Better air-conditioni.. Read more »

04.08.21

Rosanna

Very interesting museum, perfect for animal lovers ane children. No dinosaurs in sight though, so 4 stars instead of 5.

15.07.21

Andrey

kind of snall and overpriced for a family.. nothing really special. Good mineral and insect collection. I wish the exhibits were a bit more extensive.

08.07.21

Marty

Great museum to learn about Nature. The kids loved all the new stones and animals they saw. Learning should be fun and this place makes it happen. The guide was extremely informative and entertaining as well. Had a great time! I definitely recommend .. Read more »

03.07.21

Berg

I think its one of the most interesting museums in Sofia. Amazing!

20.05.21

Alex

A overall good museum. Only needing to have a better air circulation.

13.04.21

Ivan

Great place! A lot of animals and bugs :)

24.02.21

Cengiz

Increase your curiosity , with a wonderful collection of animals and minerals.

13.02.21

Friendly staff and well maintained. A good place to kill a bad weather day or bring the kids. If you want to learn much more about Bulgaria, and regional, plant and animal life this I the place. There is even a newer display all about disease transmi.. Read more »

14.11.20

Sharon

Such a great museum! 1st floor was mainly local minerals and Crystals from different towns in Bulgaria (e.g Galena from Madan) and from other countries, beautiful!. Next 3 floors are all about preserved animals (mostly), birds, livestock, reptiles, M.. Read more »

18.10.20

Martin

One of the most popular places to visit in Sofia.

29.09.20

aviram

Very nice museum, a lot to see for those who are interested in animals and nature

17.09.20

Martin

Great expositions, very interesting for kids and adults.

08.09.20

Kiril

Great exhibition!

26.08.20

Miroslav

Nice place for kids and adults :)

12.08.20

Elena

An impressive collection of stuffed birds and insects.A bit outdated but the kids really enjoyed it.

18.12.19

Jade

I can see why this museum is great for locals, it has lots of exhibits and information and is very well priced. Personally, I found the preserved animals and taxidermy (not all exhibits were like this though) hard to look at in some cases. However, i.. Read more »

18.10.19

Dimitar

One of the best museums in Sofia in my opinion. The admission fee is incredibly low (1 euro for students and 2,5 for adults) and the museum offers a wide variety of animals on exhibition. The last floor will always be my favourite, with tremendous a.. Read more »