The Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia is a significant cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting examples of Bulgarian art from the socialist era, spanning the years 1944 to 1989. Here are some key details about the museum:
1. Opening Date: The museum was officially opened on September 19, 2011, with a special ceremony.
2. Affiliation: It operates as a branch of the National Art Gallery in Sofia.
3. Mission: The primary purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit artworks that are thematically connected to the socialist era in Bulgaria.
4. Exhibition Space: The museum comprises an exhibition hall with an area of 550 square meters. It showcases 60 paintings and 25 works of easel sculpture.
5. Outdoor Park: The museum is situated in a park covering an area of 7,500 square meters. The park features 77 monumental sculptures, including statues and busts of prominent Bulgarian and Soviet communist figures, such as Georgi Dimitrov, Dimitar Blagoev, Vasil Kolarov, Vladimir Lenin, Tsviatko Radoynov, and a bust-monument of Todor Zhivkov. Additionally, there are sculptures depicting partisans, Red Army soldiers, workers, and cooperators.
6. Documentary Films: Visitors can watch documentary films from the socialist era in Bulgaria in the museum’s video hall.
7. Souvenir Shop: The museum includes a souvenir shop offering authentic items from the socialist era as well as modern artifacts.
The Museum of Socialist Art provides a unique and comprehensive perspective on the artistic and cultural expressions of the socialist period in Bulgaria.
Prices:
On Thursday: BGN 2.00.
Pupils, students and pensioners: BGN 3.00.
Adults: BGN 6.00
Work time:
Tuesday – Sunday:
10:00 – 18:00
(checkout – until 5:30 p.m.)
Monday – day off
