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The National Museum of Natural History, Sofia took part in the Sofia Science Festival
(19 May 2026) — By tradition, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia took part in the Sofia Science Festival, which took place from May 14 to 17, 2026. The museum set a thematic stand, which this year was dedicated to invasive alien species of insects…
(19 May 2026) — By tradition, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia took part in the Sofia Science Festival, which took place from May 14 to 17, 2026. The museum set a thematic stand, which this year was dedicated to invasive alien species of insects…
A new international study presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican
(19 May 2026) — A new international study published in Avian Research presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican across the species entire range — from Southeastern Europe to Central Asia…
(19 May 2026) — A new international study published in Avian Research presents the first comprehensive genetic analysis of the Dalmatian pelican across the species entire range — from Southeastern Europe to Central Asia…
First summary of data for fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the archeological monuments
(19 May 2026) — A new article by Prof. Dr Zlatozar Boev summarizes data from the first-of-its-kind study of the fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the studied archaeological monuments (prehistoric, ancient and medieval settlements) in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula…
(19 May 2026) — A new article by Prof. Dr Zlatozar Boev summarizes data from the first-of-its-kind study of the fossil and subfossil bone remains of bustards from the studied archaeological monuments (prehistoric, ancient and medieval settlements) in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula…
Scientists find 7.2 million year old bipedal hominid in Bulgaria
(16 March 2026) — On March 4, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS) gave a press conference in the BTA National Press Club in Sofia to present the article by Nikolai Spassov (NMNHS), Dionisios Youlatos (the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Madelaine Böhme (the Eberhard…
(16 March 2026) — On March 4, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS) gave a press conference in the BTA National Press Club in Sofia to present the article by Nikolai Spassov (NMNHS), Dionisios Youlatos (the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Madelaine Böhme (the Eberhard…
First National Meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub
(27 February 2026) — On 25th February 2026, from 9:30 to 13:00, the first national meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub was held in the Europe hall of the Ministry of Environment and Water…
(27 February 2026) — On 25th February 2026, from 9:30 to 13:00, the first national meeting of the Bulgarian Community-Driven Biodiversity Knowledge Hub was held in the Europe hall of the Ministry of Environment and Water…
Opening of the temporary exhibit “Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life!”
(3 February 2026) — On 2 February 2026, Prof. Pavel Stoev, the museum’s Director, officially opened the temporary exhibit Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life! in the foyer of the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS)…
(3 February 2026) — On 2 February 2026, Prof. Pavel Stoev, the museum’s Director, officially opened the temporary exhibit Let’s Save Our Planet’s Life! in the foyer of the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS)…
An expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia took part in the monitoring for the reporting to the European Commission under the Birds Directive for 2025
(7 January 2026) — At the end of September 2025, an expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB), in partnership with the Executive Agency for the Environment (EEA) and the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW), successfully…
(7 January 2026) — At the end of September 2025, an expert team from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB), in partnership with the Executive Agency for the Environment (EEA) and the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW), successfully…
Third expedition of researchers from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia to Northern Vietnam
(30 December 2025) — Between 6th and 25th October 2025, the third joint scientific expedition of researchers from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS), the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER), the Regional Museum of Natural History, Plovdiv (RMNHP), and Vietnamese…
(30 December 2025) — Between 6th and 25th October 2025, the third joint scientific expedition of researchers from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia (NMNHS), the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER), the Regional Museum of Natural History, Plovdiv (RMNHP), and Vietnamese…
Researchers from the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia participate in release of first 1000 butterfly and moth genomes
(10 December 2025) — The Human Genome Project laid the foundation that revolutionised our knowledge of human health but 25 years on, many species on Earth are yet to be understood in this way. Now the genomics revolution is also transforming how we study and survey biodiversity with the development of…
(10 December 2025) — The Human Genome Project laid the foundation that revolutionised our knowledge of human health but 25 years on, many species on Earth are yet to be understood in this way. Now the genomics revolution is also transforming how we study and survey biodiversity with the development of…
Touching the forest — first exhibition for the blind at the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia
(5 December 2025) — On 4 December 2025, at 14:30, at the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia, Prof. Pavel Stoev, Director of the museum, and Sen. Assist. Dr Stefaniya Kamenova, author of the exhibition, officially presented the new temporary exhibition “Touching the forest”, developed…
(5 December 2025) — On 4 December 2025, at 14:30, at the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia, Prof. Pavel Stoev, Director of the museum, and Sen. Assist. Dr Stefaniya Kamenova, author of the exhibition, officially presented the new temporary exhibition “Touching the forest”, developed…