There is a very strong sense of national cultural tradition at history museums. Their halls, full with exhibits make us respect our past and the life of our ancestors. However, children may find a visit to an archaeological museum a bit boring and even scary. They think it is hard to pay all that attention to unknown objects, hidden behind glass. Moreover, they have to be quiet and careful about each step. Naturally, it is a challenge to them. There have been special museums for several decades, in the USA, for instance – children can get acquainted with the whole information, while playing and without being a threat to the exhibits. All kids from Sofia and other places can visit the Archaeology: Behind the Scenes exhibition from mid-December to March 25 this year. It takes place with the support of the America for Bulgaria foundation and the Scientific Research Fund with the educational ministry. Two lecturers at the Archaeology Dept. of New Bulgarian University – Vessela Gercheva and Bogdan Atanasov created the exhibition. The results from the work of the Struma 2009 – 2010 expedition are presented at the event. 

Little “archaeologists” look for “findings” in a special sand playground, situated in the middle of the museum’s hall

Children compare old with new vessels, trying to understand the dating method of archaeologists