The Museum of Aviation and Air Force or Bulgarian Museum of Aviation museum dedicated to the history and development of aviation and the Bulgarian Air Force. It is located near Plovdiv, in the area of Krumovo Airport. Established in 1991, the museum features a rich exhibition that attracts aviation enthusiasts, historians, and tourists alike.
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Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS / Bulgarian Museum of Aviation
Village of Krumovo
Plovdiv, 4112
+359 32/63 66 77
Summer
- Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 – 17.00
Winter
- Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 – 16.00
Admission fee
The Bulgarian Museum of Aviation is situated near the small airport south east of Plovdiv. Turn right before the airfield after crossing the railway line and park in the station car park by the entrance to a military base. Go through a gate marked “museum” and walk along a driveway until you come to the exhibition area.
Aircraft collection
Bulgarian Museum of Aviation presented about 6800 exhibits and 65 aircrafts – airplanes, helicopters, gliders, radio -relay stations and others. They are located in two inside and one outside expositions, two repair-restoration hangars and archives’ storehouse.
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Exhibits:
The Bulgarian Museum of Aviation offers:
- Outdoor exhibition area – Showcases various aircraft, helicopters, and other aviation equipment. Highlights include historically significant models like the MiG-21, MiG-23, SU-22, and other planes used by the Bulgarian Air Force.
- Indoor exhibition – Displays documents, uniforms, avionics, engines, and other artifacts related to aviation history.
- Missile technology – Features anti-aircraft defense systems and missile equipment used during different periods.
Highlights:
The Bulgarian Museum of Aviation combines technical and historical insights, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. Educational programs are often organized for children and students, and enthusiasts have the opportunity to explore the cockpits of some aircraft.
Fire
March 12, 2016
Plovdiv Military Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the fire at the Aviation Museum in Krumovo in which two people were injured and five aircraft severely damaged.
Media reports said that the fire on March 12 began when a restorer who was using an angle grinder accidentally set ablaze flammable materials.
The restorer, a 75-year-old man, suffered burns. The fire spread rapidly, destroying a Russian-made Polikarov-2, a Bulgarian-made LAZ-7 trainer, and three replicas – a Kaproni KD1, a Dar-1 and an Albatross 2. Another employee also suffered burns.
Музеят на авиацията и Военновъздушните сили (Музей на авиацията и ВВС) е български музей, посветен на историята и развитието на авиацията и Военновъздушните сили на България. Той се намира в близост до Пловдив, в района на летище Крумово. Музеят е основан през 1991 година и предлага богата експозиция, която привлича както любители на авиацията, така и историци и туристи.
Експозиция:
Музеят разполага с:
- Открита площ – където са изложени различни самолети, вертолети и друга авиационна техника. Сред тях са исторически важни модели като МиГ-21, МиГ-23, СУ-22, както и редица други самолети, използвани от Българските ВВС.
- Закрита експозиция – съдържа документи, униформи, авионика, двигатели и други артефакти, свързани с историята на авиацията.
- Ракетна техника – представя противовъздушната отбрана и ракетните системи, използвани през различни периоди.
Особености:
Музеят съчетава техническа и историческа информация, което го прави подходящ за всички възрасти. За децата и учениците често се организират образователни програми, а за ентусиастите има възможност да разгледат пилотските кабини на някои от експонатите.
Работно време и достъп:
- Музеят обикновено е отворен за посещения през цялата година, но е добре да проверите текущото работно време преди да го посетите.
- Намира се на удобно разстояние от Пловдив, което го прави лесно достъпен с автомобил.
Ако се интересувате от авиация или просто искате да научите повече за военната история на България, това е място, което си заслужава да бъде посетено.