Our History<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1951<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1951, the Executive Committee of the Town Council suggested the establishment of a Natural History Museum in the town of Plovdiv. The reason was that the collections had been neglected, suffering constant deterioration, and numerous specimens had been destroyed or seriously damaged. Thus, in 1952, the Plovdiv Town Council made an absolutely well-grounded decision to move the collections of minerals, fossils, animals, plants, and other natural materials to the former town-hall building that had been designated for the establishment of a Natural History Museum. However, during the transportation of the collections it was found out that many of the specimen labels had been lost and it was difficult to identify their species and origin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1954<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe general reconstruction of the building, aimed at adjusting the facility so that it could function as a museum, was launched in 1954. An exposition plan developed during the repairs was approved by the Ministry of Culture. Numerous specimens from the Bulgarian nature were gathered, and the materials were arranged in the specially allocated premises in accordance with the preliminary developed plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1955<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThus, on September 5th, 1955 the museum was opened as a \u201cTemporary exhibition of materials belonging to a future Natural History Museum\u201d, although the collections were not completed and the design scheme was not finished.
\nThis exhibition was a great success, attracting tens of thousand citizens and visitors of Plovdiv. The low diversity of materials from Bulgaria\u2019s nature necessitated haste in gathering specimens for the different sections \u2013 Geology, Botany, and Zoology, as well as developing scientific definitions and a new thematic exposition plan corresponding to the rich natural resources found in the country. The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1960<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1951<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1951, the Executive Committee of the Town Council suggested the establishment of a Natural History Museum in the town of Plovdiv. The reason was that the collections had been neglected, suffering constant deterioration, and numerous specimens had been destroyed or seriously damaged. Thus, in 1952, the Plovdiv Town Council made an absolutely well-grounded decision to move the collections of minerals, fossils, animals, plants, and other natural materials to the former town-hall building that had been designated for the establishment of a Natural History Museum. However, during the transportation of the collections it was found out that many of the specimen labels had been lost and it was difficult to identify their species and origin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1954<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe general reconstruction of the building, aimed at adjusting the facility so that it could function as a museum, was launched in 1954. An exposition plan developed during the repairs was approved by the Ministry of Culture. Numerous specimens from the Bulgarian nature were gathered, and the materials were arranged in the specially allocated premises in accordance with the preliminary developed plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1955<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThus, on September 5th, 1955 the museum was opened as a \u201cTemporary exhibition of materials belonging to a future Natural History Museum\u201d, although the collections were not completed and the design scheme was not finished.
\nThis exhibition was a great success, attracting tens of thousand citizens and visitors of Plovdiv. The low diversity of materials from Bulgaria\u2019s nature necessitated haste in gathering specimens for the different sections \u2013 Geology, Botany, and Zoology, as well as developing scientific definitions and a new thematic exposition plan corresponding to the rich natural resources found in the country. The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1960<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In 1951, the Executive Committee of the Town Council suggested the establishment of a Natural History Museum in the town of Plovdiv. The reason was that the collections had been neglected, suffering constant deterioration, and numerous specimens had been destroyed or seriously damaged. Thus, in 1952, the Plovdiv Town Council made an absolutely well-grounded decision to move the collections of minerals, fossils, animals, plants, and other natural materials to the former town-hall building that had been designated for the establishment of a Natural History Museum. However, during the transportation of the collections it was found out that many of the specimen labels had been lost and it was difficult to identify their species and origin.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1954<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe general reconstruction of the building, aimed at adjusting the facility so that it could function as a museum, was launched in 1954. An exposition plan developed during the repairs was approved by the Ministry of Culture. Numerous specimens from the Bulgarian nature were gathered, and the materials were arranged in the specially allocated premises in accordance with the preliminary developed plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1955<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThus, on September 5th, 1955 the museum was opened as a \u201cTemporary exhibition of materials belonging to a future Natural History Museum\u201d, although the collections were not completed and the design scheme was not finished.
\nThis exhibition was a great success, attracting tens of thousand citizens and visitors of Plovdiv. The low diversity of materials from Bulgaria\u2019s nature necessitated haste in gathering specimens for the different sections \u2013 Geology, Botany, and Zoology, as well as developing scientific definitions and a new thematic exposition plan corresponding to the rich natural resources found in the country. The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1960<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The general reconstruction of the building, aimed at adjusting the facility so that it could function as a museum, was launched in 1954. An exposition plan developed during the repairs was approved by the Ministry of Culture. Numerous specimens from the Bulgarian nature were gathered, and the materials were arranged in the specially allocated premises in accordance with the preliminary developed plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1955<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThus, on September 5th, 1955 the museum was opened as a \u201cTemporary exhibition of materials belonging to a future Natural History Museum\u201d, although the collections were not completed and the design scheme was not finished.
\nThis exhibition was a great success, attracting tens of thousand citizens and visitors of Plovdiv. The low diversity of materials from Bulgaria\u2019s nature necessitated haste in gathering specimens for the different sections \u2013 Geology, Botany, and Zoology, as well as developing scientific definitions and a new thematic exposition plan corresponding to the rich natural resources found in the country. The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1960<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Thus, on September 5th, 1955 the museum was opened as a \u201cTemporary exhibition of materials belonging to a future Natural History Museum\u201d, although the collections were not completed and the design scheme was not finished.
\nThis exhibition was a great success, attracting tens of thousand citizens and visitors of Plovdiv. The low diversity of materials from Bulgaria\u2019s nature necessitated haste in gathering specimens for the different sections \u2013 Geology, Botany, and Zoology, as well as developing scientific definitions and a new thematic exposition plan corresponding to the rich natural resources found in the country. The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1960<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The building was reconstructed, new premises were built, and the existing ones were reorganized. The first exposition arranged in a scientific and artistic order was opened on May 8th, 1960, illustrating Bulgaria\u2019s flora, fauna, and geology. This exposition consisted of several sections \u2013 \u201cEvolution in organisms and inanimate nature\u201d, \u201cPlants\u201d, \u201cInvertebrates\u201d, and \u201cVertebrates \u2013 fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\u201d. This laid the beginning of the Museum\u2019s future development.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1970<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nThe scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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The scientific stocks of the museum were established in the period 1970\u20131971, covering the sections of \u201cGeology\u201d, \u201cBotany\u201d, \u201cZoology of Invertebrates\u201d, and \u201cZoology of Vertebrates\u201d. The first premises intended for a Museum Library were also built. They were equipped with shelves and bookcases, making possible the classification of literature by sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1974<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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In 1974, as a result of the enormous research work done by the staff and the scientific advancement of the museum, the exposition was further enlarged, including new sections such as \u201cMinerals from the Rhodope Massif\u201d; overall reconstruction and artistic arrangement of the exposition in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall; \u201cEdible and poisonous mushrooms in Bulgaria\u201d; \u201cProtected natural sites and plants in Plovdiv region\u201d; a new decorative scheme in the \u201cBotany\u201d Hall; as well as a central diorama in the \u201cInvertebrates\u201d Hall with new exotic clams, snails, corals, sponges, etc.
\nThe first \u201cFRESHWATER AQUARIUM\u201d in the expositions of Bulgaria\u2019s Natural History Museums was established in 1974 in the Museum\u2019s basement premises. Situated on an area of 100 m2, the facility harbors more than 32 aquarium fish species and exotic plants arranged in 48 beautiful aquariums. The central diorama in the foyer of the museum was arranged in 1976, including bird and mammal specimens. New glass showcases were arranged in the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1979<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div>2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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In 1979, new showcases with recently acquired materials were opened in the \u201cGeology\u201d Hall, showing semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains. In 1981-1982, the \u201cBirds\u201d and \u201cMammals\u201d Halls were rearranged in connection with the World Hunting Exhibition. One of the most interesting and rarest specimens of the biggest snake in the world \u2013 the Anaconda, was restored. In 1985, following the reconstruction of the basement premises, new halls were built \u2013 \u201cFish\u201d, with a new thematic exposition plan, dioramas, bio-groups, and a systematic collection, and \u201cSea bottom\u201d, showing unique exotic specimens such as snails, clams, corals, and star-fish from the beaches of Angola. In the same year a new exposition hall was set up \u2013 \u201cAmphibians and reptiles\u201d, arranged under a new thematic exposition plan and interior design. Overall improvement of the existing exposition was done in the period 1988-1993 with a stronger emphasis on the ecological aspect in all exhibition halls, new materials and showcases, as well as rearrangement of the already existing vitrines and dioramas.<\/p>\n<\/div>
2006<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\nIn 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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In 2006 the museum was given a new name \u2013 REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. It became a methodical center of the natural history museums, \u201cNature\u201d departments, and the museum collections in Southern Bulgaria. The Regional Natural History Museum \u2013 Plovdiv is the second biggest museum in the country, harboring a modern exposition with a strong emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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