Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan, Art museum in Kopetdag District, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
The Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan is an art museum in the Kopetdag district and houses more than 6,000 artworks from various artistic traditions. The building features a grand rotunda with two levels and extensive gold ornamentation that creates an impressive setting for the collection.
The museum was founded in 1927 by sculptor A.A. Karelin as part of the State Museum of Local Lore. It became an independent institution in 1939.
The collection brings together artworks from many different artistic traditions and regions, including important pieces by local artists such as Durdy Bayramov. Walking through the galleries, you see how works from distant cultures sit alongside contemporary creations.
The museum is located at Alishera Navoi Street 88 and is easy to reach. Guided tours in English are available for groups and help you navigate through the different collections.
The collection displays traditional Turkmen jewelry, national costumes, and artworks depicting local scenes such as yurts alongside modern industrial landscapes. These works reveal the cultural transformation of the region and offer insight into daily life across different periods.
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