State museum of applied arts of Uzbekistan, Art museum in Yakkasaray district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The State Museum of Applied Arts displays over 7,000 pieces of traditional crafts, including embroidery, ceramics, jewelry, wood carvings, and decorative carpets.
The museum building, constructed in the late 19th century, served as a palace for diplomat Alexander Polovtsev before becoming a handicrafts museum in 1937.
The collection represents different regions of Uzbekistan through specific artistic techniques, from Rishtan ceramics to Bukhara gold embroidery and Margilan silk work.
Located at 15 Rakatboshi Street, the museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with ticket sales ending at 5:00 PM.
The museum building features Oriental architectural elements and decorative paintings created by master craftsmen Usta Arsankulov and Usta Shirin Muradov.
GPS coordinates: 41.30102,69.25959
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:03
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