The Archaeological Museum in Varna is one of the oldest in Bulgaria, with great traditions in science and museum work. It was established as an archaeological collection in 1887, and its first exhibition was presented to the public in 1906. Its structure also includes two open-air museums: Roman therms (ІІ-ІІІ.) with an area of ​​7000 sq.m. – the fourth largest in Europe and the rock-cut, medieval Aladzha Monastry (ХІV.), with a separate exhibition of early Christian mosaics (V century) and icons from the XIX century.

The establishment of the Varna Archaeological Society (VAS) on December 12, 1901 played a very important role in the growth of the archaeological collection. In 1945, the Varna museum was declared state-owned, and in 1950 it was given the building of the original school on Sheinovo Street. Its new exhibition was opened there in 1952. Today it is one of the largest in Bulgaria, and it houses some of the most remarkable and valuable monuments of world culture.