In 1901, a group of socially active personalities and teachers founded the Varna Archaeological Society, which for decades has been the main driving force for interest and study in the history of Varna, where many ancient historical sculptures, antiques, paintings, remains of ancient jewelry and many other ancient monuments of Bulgaria are displayed. The museum's first exhibition was officially opened in 1906 in a room of the Girls' High School, and Karel Akurebel was elected director of the museum and remained in that position until his death.