Although hidden, this place is a gem! You buy your ticket in the Red Flat shop near Vitosha Street, and then go across the street and round a corner to the museum - on the 2nd floor, look for the door with the sticker and knock loudly or ring the bell - otherwise you may be left outside! Great showcase of how people lived in 1980s Bulgaria; English audioguide was very good, options to skip or listen to all the short clips, which are really interesting and tell you about life in Communist Bulgaria through the objects there. Clearly made and labelled, for English in particular. The exhibition is fully interactive, you can touch whatever is there, and even eat the treats that are left out! This would make it more appealing to kids too. It's not a very big apartment, but if you want to listen to the whole guide and wander around a bit, I would say 1 1/2 - 2 hours needed :)

This was definitely one of the most interesting and “different” museums that I have ever visited! Well, I would actually say “experienced”, because this is what this is. An experience. It was very interesting entering the flat and spending some time inside, it truly feels like a time machine that takes you back in time to the 1980s. The audio guide is very well done, where all of it is very well explained, and it is great that you can touch/smell/feel all that is in the flat (the books, the chairs, the toys..) I definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about how it was back then, and who wants to experience something completely different. Kalina, the tour guide that accompanied us to the flat, was super nice and helpful. After my visit, she even offered me more advice on what to do/where to visit during my stay in Sofia, and she was kind enough to chat with me for a while answering my questions :) Thank you so much Kaline!

First kudos to the host. I was having trouble paying on the website & he was so nice & patient. This is such a unique way to tell the history outside of the usual walking tour. It takes you back in time as if you are living there. They encourage you to touch, read and even eat the exhibits. You get an MP3 player to listen to the narrator as you move room to room (# by #). I can see this being replicated in other countries. I'm so glad I was able to support this organization. Thanks!