The best museums in Sofia, Bulgaria

If you study or live in Bulgaria and you are wondering what to do in your free time, the team of Inter HECS recommends the following museums in Sofia:

National Museum of Natural History
If you want to see some fossils or animals, the National Museum of Natural History is the place to be.
Address: bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 1, Sofia
How to go? The museum is located in the city centre. It is close to subway station "Serdika" and "Sofia University". Also, bus № 9, 94, 280, 306 (again Sofia University station), trolley № 9 (St. Alexander Nevski Square station), trolley № 1, 2, 4, 11 (Sofia University station), tram № 20 and 22 (National Opera station).

National History Museum
If you are interested in archeology and history, go for the National History Museum.
Address: Vitoshko lale 16 str., Sofia 
How to go? The best way is to catch a bus № 111 or 63 (National History Museum station)

Sofia History Museum
Located in the city centre, Sofia History Museum is a must-visit and perfect for people interested in history.
Address: 1 Banski Sq, Sofia
How to go? The best way to reach the museum is by subway - get off at Serdika Metro station. Go direction Banya Bashi Mosque - the museum is behind it.

Muzeiko
The museum is one of the best ones in Bulgaria - it is interactive and perfect for children (but adults also find it very interesting!). There are many games and items that allow you to experience nature, science and history!
Address: Prof. Boyan Kamenov Str. 3, Sofia
How to go? The subway station "G.M. Dimitrov" is close to the museum. Also, you can catch a bus to "MGU Sveti Ivan Rilski" station (№ 123, 69, 70, 88, 676, 413) or to "Oncology Hospital" (№ 88, 280, 294)

National Polytechnic Museum
If technology is your passion (not iPhones, though), visit the National Polytechnic Museum in Sofia and explore everything created by our ancestors. 
Address: Opalchenska str. 66, Sofia
How to go? The museum is 15 min away from Mall of Sofia. The best way to reach it is by subway - get off at Opalchenska station. 

National Museum of Military History
If learning more about the wars and taking a picture with some military equipment sounds interesting to you, don't miss the National Museum of Military History.
Address: 92 Cherkovna Str. 92, Sofia
How to go? Bus № 72 (Cherkovka station) or bus № 9, 305, 413 as well as tram № 20 and 23. The station is called "31 SUCHEM".

PS: Don't forget that Sofia takes part in the European Night of the Museums when the entrance fee for all museums is free of charge! However, if you are rather into arts, check out the website of Sofia art galleries and don't miss the national gallery "SQUARE 500"!