National Ethnographic Museum Celebrates 120 Years with a Special Programme

September 1 – December 31, 2026

The National Ethnographic Museum (IEFSEM–BAS) celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2026 with a special programme dedicated to Bulgarian cultural heritage, traditions and the museum's role in contemporary society.

From September through December, visitors can enjoy exhibitions, catalogue presentations, curator-led talks, lectures, educational programmes and special cultural initiatives.

Highlights of the anniversary programme:

September

• Presentation of the museum's new visual identity and logo
• Presentation of the catalogue accompanying the exhibition "The Starry Sky: Mythology and Science"
• Exhibition "Childhood Reflected in the Print Media of the 20th Century"

October

• Curator-led talks
• "The First 120" – a special gift campaign for the first 120 visitors
• Exhibition "Society, Sport and Integration – Challenges and Perspectives"

November

• Guest exhibition "Harmony of Beauty: The Timeless Charm of Azerbaijani Carpets"
• Presentation of a catalogue dedicated to the museum's artists
• International conference from the "Debates in Museology" series

December

• Exhibition "Are You Ready for… Christmas Stories", hosted by the History Museum in Dimitrovgrad
• "Night at the Museum" – an evening guided talk
• "Christmas at the Palace" – a special anniversary edition

The anniversary events will be featured on the museum's social media channels under the hashtag #120NEM.

The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme.

More information: www.nembg.com