Kyrgyz State Historical Museum

The Kyrgyz State Historical Museum houses over 80,000 artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to modern era, including archaeological finds, traditional textiles, ancient coins, and ethnographic objects that chronicle the evolution of Kyrgyz society and its nomadic heritage.

Established in 1926 and originally functioning as the Lenin Museum, the institution was transformed into the State Historical Museum in 1933, with the current building constructed in 1984 following extensive renovations that reopened the facility in November 2021.

The museum showcases traditional Kyrgyz nomadic culture through displays of felt products, embroidered clothing, horse harnesses, musical instruments, and wooden crafts that reflect the artistic traditions and daily life practices of Kyrgyz communities from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00, the museum is located on Ala-Too Square and easily accessible by public transportation, with guided tours available upon request and facilities provided for visitors with disabilities.

The museum displays rare Turkic kurgan stelae with runic inscriptions from Talas, medieval Silk Road artifacts discovered by local villagers during farming activities, and stone sculptures crafted in animalistic styles using precious metals by the ancient Saka civilization.

Location: Bishkek

Inception: 1926

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Website: https://historymuseum.kg

GPS coordinates: 42.87750,74.60361

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18