According to a law passed in 1889, the Bulgarian State owns all antiquities buried in the soil, such as ancient coins, monuments, statues, sarcophagi, tools, weapons, and manuscripts. After Bulgaria declared independence, archaeological excavations began in many parts of the country. The artifacts discovered were collected and preserved in Sofia.
The National Museum of Sofia is organized into three main sections:
Archaeological Section – displays objects from excavations and ancient sites.
Ethnographical Section – shows traditional Bulgarian culture and daily life.
Gallery of Fine Arts – exhibits paintings, sculptures, and other artistic works.
The museum is managed by a director under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Instruction, and the annual cost of running the museum is approximately 80,000 francs Private Tours Bulgaria.
Central Meteorological Station
The study of weather and climate in Bulgaria is coordinated by the Central Meteorological Station in Sofia. This central station supervises 125 smaller stations throughout the country.
The director of the central station is appointed by the Ministry of Public Instruction and receives a salary of 5,600 francs per year. Maintaining all meteorological stations costs about 40,000 francs annually. In addition, special funds are allocated for agricultural statistics, such as 10,000 francs in 1901.
National Theatre
The State theatre company “Tears and Laughter” was reorganized into the National Theatre of Sofia. It receives an annual government subsidy of 100,000 francs.
The new theatre building, designed by Austrian architect Kelmer, was inaugurated in January 1907. It is managed by a director and an administrator, both appointed by the Ministry of Public Instruction.
In addition to the Sofia theatre, the government supports several provincial theatres and dramatic companies. The total state subsidies for these theatres in 1904 amounted to 15,000 francs. These institutions help develop culture, art, and national identity in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria invested in cultural and scientific institutions to preserve its heritage and support education. The National Museum, the Central Meteorological Station, and the National Theatre demonstrate the state’s commitment to history, science, and the arts, making Sofia a center of knowledge and culture.