Новини

The museum has successfully completed the project “Renewal of the Permanent Exhibition of the Regional Archaeological Museum – Plovdiv and the Introduction of Contemporary Technologies for Audience Engagement,” funded by the Ministry of Culture.

Project budget: BGN 150 147
Implementation period: 12 months

Objective: To popularize the archaeological heritage of Plovdiv and the region and to attract new audiences by improving the quality of access to cultural heritage and ensuring equal communication opportunities for people with specific needs.
Within the framework of the project, the Regional Archaeological Museum – Plovdiv implemented the following activities:

I. Renewal of the Permanent Exhibition
This included updating the content of information panels, maps, and drawings; displaying cultural artefacts not previously exhibited; installing new display cases; and new lighting system. The changes affected the following halls:
Hall IV: Thracians' Culture, 4th – 1st c. BC. Odrysian kingdom
Hall VI: Philippopolis in the Roman Period, 1st – 6th c. AD
Hall VII: Culture and Religion during the Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, 4th – 14th c. AD
Hall VIIa: Christianity and Culture, 17th – 19th c. AD — a new exhibition space presenting, in two display cases, church plate and goldsmith's art (costly jewellery from urban culture).

II. Introduction of an Audio Guide
An audio guide with carefully selected textual and visual content for children and adults has been introduced in Bulgarian, English, and sign language.
The audio guide is accessed via a QR code. It is activated by scanning the code with the visitor’s personal mobile device and can be used both inside and outside the museum at any time.

III. Optimization and Upgrade of the Museum’s Internet Network
The museum provides free access to high-speed Wi-Fi, which is essential for the use of the audio guide within the exhibition spaces.

IV. “The Archaeologist’s Profession”
A new children’s initiative linked to the newly exhibited artefacts and to archaeology as a profession. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12.

V. Improved Access to Cultural Heritage and Exhibition Spaces
A new stepped structure has been built to facilitate access to the Early Christian Tomb from the 4th c. AD. The glass wall of Hall VI has been darkened with special matte film to visually isolate visitors from the urban environment. Magnifying glasses and portable stools have also been acquired.