The puppet museum was opened in 1985. The exposition contains about 130 theatre puppets, elements and decors. After a period of interruption from 1990 to 2002 the artist Tsvetana Vekova rearranged the exposition.

Unique puppets made by Georgi Saravanov (founder of the theatre) welcome us first. After that their younger colleagues from 18 emblematical performances (1952-2000) join the exciting parade. Their medals and distinctions are put in three show cases. The exposition twists the creative efforts of authors, directors, actors, artists, and constructors. Different techniques, styles and tends in this free genre of applied art had been followed. Also the creative hand of leading Bulgarian stage designers like the architect Ivan Tsonev, Maia Petrova, Lubomir Tsakev, Maia Kuzova, Anna Pulieva, Angel Nedelchev, Kosta Ortodoksov, Petia Stoikova, etc.

Puppet Museum of Varna was presented on a special exhibition (the festival in Tolosa, Spain, 1994).

Now he is accessible for kids and adults (Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 17:00). The tour is accompanied by an interesting lecture and it enriches the theatre culture of audience.

Welcome!