Varna Archaeological Museum
The Varna Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum located in Varna, Bulgaria. It is part of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria and is the 15th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The museum is 8 km from Varna Airport and 378 km from the capital, Sofia. It is located at 41 Maria Luisa Blvd. Visitors can combine a visit with the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, which is 0.5 km away, or Pobiti Kamani, which is 17 km away.
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 19 °C. The coolest month is January, with a high of 5 °C and a low of 0 °C. September and November are the wettest months, with 54 mm of rain. From June to September, the museum is open 10:00-17:00 from Monday to Sunday. From October to May, it is open 10:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Saturday. Adult admission is 10 лв, and the museum does not have wheelchair access for visitors.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 30 | 38 | 40 | 36 | 46 | 46 | 33 | 54 | 42 | 54 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
