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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