A cultural and scientific Institute in Dobrich, responsible for the preservation and promotion of the historical and artistic heritage of Dobrudja. The first exhibition of the museum was opened in the former casino building in 1960. The world's largest prehistoric necropolis on the west coast of Durankulak Lake was discovered and studied. It stores over 180 000 exhibits, including - one of the richest prehistoric collections in the country and the Balkans , made up from finds from the archaeological complex near Durankulak (5300-4000 BC); one of the largest collections of medieval weapons in Bulgaria; The collection "Revival icons from Dobrudja" with the most numerous number of icons, depicting "St. St. Cyril and Methodii "; The "Dobrudja Question" collection - the only one in the country; The richest in Bulgaria funds, named after "Yordan Yovkov", "Anastas Petrov", "Petar Dachev" and others.
The museum organizes educational programs, scientific forums, archaeological research, temporary exhibitions and other cultural events. It is a leading institution for studying the history and culture of northeastern Bulgaria.
Translation Yordan Georgiev - trainee
