......Collections:
...- Woman’s costume in Stara Zagora
...- Man’s black costume
...- Traditional jewelry – buckles, belts, bracelets, rings, necklaces and others.
...- Ritual bread
...- Pottery and wrought copper

......Subjects of research:
......Studies on the living standard in Stara Zagora in the 19^th century; the national holidays and enjoyment during the national revival; the customs; the ethnic and religious communities in the province Stara Zagora; water-supply and fountains, vine-growing and production of wine and others.

......Plans and programmes in the department:
......1. The workshop – ‘Bulgarian tradition is still alive’ – competitions by pupils for making Sourvaknitsa, Martenitsa and Easter Eggs. They are held at the house museum ’19^th century’s town life’.
......2. The museum ‘Bulgarian tradition is still alive’ and the exhibition ‘Trades in Stara Zagora between the end of the 19^th century and the beginning of 20^th century’ give the best condition to workshops and lectures.