National Polytechnic Museum, Sofia

Name: National Polytechnic Museum
Address: ul.Opalchenska 66, Sofia, 1303, Bulgaria
Telephone: +359 2 931 8018

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The National Polytechnical Museum is a science museum located in Sofia, Bulgaria. ()

Local name: Национален политехнически музей Established: 1957 (67 years ago)Visitors per year: 30 thous.Coordinates: 42°42'15"N, 23°18'43"E

Address

ul.Opalchenska 66Сердика (Serdika)Sofia 1303 Bulgaria

Contact

+359 2 931 8018

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Polytechnic Museum open?

National Polytechnic Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to National Polytechnic Museum?

Nearby attractions include Vazrazhdane, Sofia (9 min walk), Romanian Orthodox Church "Holy Trinity", Sofia (13 min walk), Sofia Synagogue, Sofia (14 min walk), Cathedral of St Joseph, Sofia (14 min walk).

How to get to National Polytechnic Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Polytechnic Museum:

Bus

ул. св. св. Кирил и Методий • Lines: 60, 74 (2 min walk)
ул. Опълченска • Lines: 101, 11, 309, 310, 60, 77, 82, 86 (4 min walk)

Tram

Opalchenska str. • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)
бул. Сливница • Lines: 1, 3, 6, 7 (8 min walk)

Metro

Opalchenska • Lines: M1, M4 (8 min walk)
Serdika • Lines: M1, M4 (16 min walk)

Train

Sofia Central Railway Station (19 min walk)
Sugar factory (31 min walk)

Trolleybus

ул. Оряхово • Lines: 6, 7 (28 min walk)
Сатиричен театър • Lines: 9 (28 min walk)