Daghestan museum of fine arts

The Dagestan Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in central Makhachkala that houses an extensive collection of works. The exhibition spaces display regional, West-European, and Eastern artworks together.

The museum was founded in 1958 and grew into a repository of the region's artistic traditions. Over the decades, it accumulated works that document various artistic influences and local craft techniques.

The museum displays various art forms from the region, including silverwork, traditional weapons, carpets, and ceramics that reflect daily life and craft traditions. These objects tell the story of the skills and tastes of the people who made and used them.

The museum is located in a central area and easily reached on foot, with clear signage and organized exhibition spaces for easy browsing. Visitors should allow enough time to explore all sections.

The museum also houses a specialized restoration workshop where experts carefully repair damaged works. This hidden work behind the scenes is essential for keeping the collection intact.

Location: Makhachkala

Inception: 1958

Address: Махачкала, улица Горького, 8

Website: http://dagartmuseum.ru

GPS coordinates: 42.98235,47.51077

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09