Ethnographic Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Otets Paisiy street, our Ethnographic Museum is a quiet keeper of Silistra's daily history. It doesn't shout about grand battles, but whispers about the lives of the people who've called this Danube corner home for generations. You'll find yourself peering into the intimate world of a traditional Bulgarian home, complete with colorful rugs and carved wooden furniture that still seems to hold the warmth of its inhabitants. It’s a place that feels less like a gallery and more like stepping directly into your great-grandmother's house.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is the stunning display of traditional folk costumes from the region, with intricate embroidery that tells its own story. Don't miss the recreated craftsman's workshop, where tools for coppersmithing and weaving sit ready as if the artisan just stepped out for a moment.
Visitor Information
It's right in the town center, easy to find and a perfect escape on a warm afternoon. Just pop in; it's a small museum that doesn't take all day, but you'll leave feeling you've learned something genuine.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, typical National Revival period house from the 19th century, with a charmingly asymmetrical facade and an overhanging upper story that seems to welcome you in.
Contact & Location
Address: Етнографски музей, Д-р Стоян Чомаков, Старинен Пловдив, Централен, Пловдив, 4018, България
Phone: +359 86 831 142
Website: Visit Website
