Museum of Socialist Art
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A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.

πŸ“œ Museum of Art from the Socialist Period, opened in 2011.πŸ” Exhibits works from Bulgaria's communist era (1944–1989), including monumental sculpture and propaganda. # Why Go πŸ›οΈ See a unique collection of socialist art and propaganda.🌟 Explore an open-air exhibit of communist statuary, including Lenin busts and the original red star from the Party House.πŸŽ₯ Watch propaganda movies with English subtitles in the museum shop's theater.🎨 Branch of the Bulgarian National Gallery, offering interesting exhibits. # Why Avoid πŸ—ΊοΈ Somewhat hidden and outside Sofia's city center, can be hard to find. # Tips πŸš‡ Closest metro is G. M. Dimitrov (blue line). Walk north on bul. Dragan Tsankov, then right onto ul. Lachezar Stanchev. The museum is behind large glass office buildings. # Cost πŸ’° Adults 8 BGN (4.09 €), students/pensioners 4 BGN (2.05 €), Thursday 3 BGN (1.53 €). Guided tour 50 BGN (25.56 €). Family ticket 14 BGN (7.16 €). Free for children under 12, disabled, art students, museum/gallery employees, journalists, UBA, ICOM, ICOMOS, AIAP, AICA members. # Hours πŸ•’ Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ticket office until 5:30 p.m. Closed Mondays, official Bulgarian holidays, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter.

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