Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan

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Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan, Art museum in Kopetdag District, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

The building features a grand rotunda with two tiers, adorned with extensive gold decorations and housing over 6,000 artworks from various traditions.

Founded in 1927 by sculptor A.A. Karelin within the State Museum of Local Lore, the institution gained independent museum status in 1939.

The collection showcases paintings from European traditions, including Italian, Dutch, Flemish, German masters, alongside works by Turkmen artists like Durdy Bayramov.

English language guided tours are available for groups at a cost of 20 USD, with the museum located at Alishera Navoi Street 88.

The museum displays traditional Turkmen jewelry, national costumes, and artworks depicting local scenes with yurts against industrial landscapes.

Location: Köpetdag etraby

Location: Aşgabat

Address: 88 Nowayy (2022) kocesi Ashgabat

GPS coordinates: 37.93522,58.37464

Latest update: November 27, 2025 19:33

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