National Gallery Sofia

National Gallery Sofia

The National Gallery, which was established in 1948, is the largest art museum in Bulgaria, with over 41,000 paintings, sculptures, graphics, and decorative and contemporary artworks. It has the richest collection of Christian art from the Bulgarian lands (4th–19th centuries), boasts some of the highest achievements of the Bulgarian masters from the National Revival to the present day, along with exemplars of European art (15th–20th centuries), and unique artworks from Asia, Africa, and America.
In accordance with contemporary trends and practices, the National Gallery defines its mission as a museum open to the public, which preserves, studies, and enriches the national collection of Bulgarian and foreign art for present and future generations.

About the educational department and intergenerational programmes 

The educational department of the National Gallery initiates, creates, and conducts different museum programmes, lectures, and activities. As part of the “Communications” division, the educational department’s team acts directly to establish a long-term connection between the gallery and our visitors.

Website: www.nationalgallery.bg