Sumqayıtın Tarixi Muzeyi, Historical museum in Sumgait, Azerbaijan
The History Museum of Sumgait is a large institution spread across two floors with multiple exhibition spaces dedicated to the city's past and surroundings. The rooms display archaeological findings and documents spanning from ancient times to the present day.
The museum was established in 1967 to record the city's history from its earliest days. It came into being during a period when the city was growing rapidly as an industrial center.
The halls display traditional objects and crafts from the surrounding region, showing how people lived and worked over time. Visitors can see how daily life looked for those in this area through the centuries.
The museum sits in a central location in the city and is easy to reach. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the different exhibition sections.
An entire section focuses on the industrial growth of the city and displays how factories and infrastructure shaped its development. This exhibition reveals how closely the city's expansion was tied to economic growth.
Location: Sumgait
Inception: 1967
Address: Heydər Əliyev prospekti
GPS coordinates: 40.58064,49.67806
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42
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