Bulgaria Inside

A reconstructed building on Fotinov street in Bourgas houses the Natural Science Museum. The collection is unique for the southern coastal region and presents flora and fauna from Strandzha Mountain.

Specimens have been placed in six halls having total area of 250 sq m. The museum presents over 1700 exhibition items, 102 photos and 299 charts and maps.

The geology collection presents development of the region throughout time. Visitors can take a look at marble pieces, volcanic rocks and numerous minerals and fossils. In addition, 25 types of soil have been presented.

Botany division presents plant species in Strandzha and the coastal region. A number of endangered species can also be examined, alongside 68 plant families.

Swamp and forest plants have found their place in the museum, as well.

Strandzha is known for some unusual plant species. The typical trees that make up some of the mountain’s forests include oak, beech and hawthorn.

Bourgas wildlife specimens have been presented in several collections. The first collection features invertebrates and includes nearly 1000 specimens. Visitors can examine drawings, as well as worms and mollusks.

Some interesting clams have been included in the section, alongside crabs, lobsters and shrimps.

Over 800 insects found their place in the museum collection. Visitors will see butterflies, praying mantises and various types of bugs.

One of the biggest collections is vertebrates and it features 320 specimens, ordered in accordance to evolutionary developments.

Marine fish include a number of species among which sprat, turbot, goby and a number of others.

Amphibians have been separated in three groups. These feature frogs, lizards and snakes. A number of tortoises have been presented, as well.

Bird species number 250. The collections features species typical for various Bulgarian regions. An interesting collection presents the eggs of 56 bird types.

Naturally, mammals have been presented, as well. A large variety of species make up this collection.

The museum welcomes visitors each week day from 9 am to 5 pm.