Historical Museum

The museum is located on the main street. There are exhibits from the Antiquity until the beginning of XX century, representing the culture and the life of the inhabitants of the town of Melnik.

A museum about the history of Melnik, created in the mid-twentieth century. During this period also begin the systemic archaeological research in the city.

A rich collection of artifacts is preserved in the museum. Made by skilled craftsmen and artisans the artifacts found place not only in the homes of the Melnik townspeople, but traded successfully in distant areas.

The exhibition presents findings from the archaeological research, objects of the urban life from the Revival period as well as surrounding villages traditional household products.

In the museum was established an ethnographic exposure related to the life and culture of the Bulgarians from Pirin Macedonia. Special attention is paid to the basic livelihood of the local population - the wine producing.

The exhibition is engaged into 8 rooms. At the first floor are shown exhibits related to the wine-producing and to the famous local wine variety - Melnishka loza. In other rooms on the next floor are set out findings related to the history of region of Melnik which are dated to many periods - from prehistoric to modern times. There are displayed the urban type of culture and customs of Greek families from Melnik during Vazrajdaneto period of Bulgaria.