International project
Muzeiko
Muzeiko, located in Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia, is the first children’s museum
in the country. Organized conceptually as a journey moving through time and
space, visitors can explore three levels of exhibits in the 3 250m2 facility.
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n the lowest level, children explore “The Past” through exhibits
interpreting archaeology, geology and paleontology. The ground floor
is “The Present,” represented by hands-on exhibits about the natural
environment and contemporary cities. The top floor is dedicated to “The
Future” with interactive exhibitions exploring cutting-edge technologies
and space travel.
The museum’s architectural theme, “Little Mountains,” is an allusion
to Bulgaria’s mountainous topography. The structure’s glass volume is
interrupted by three sculptural forms, or mountains, each referencing