Museum of the History and Reconstruction of Ulan-Bator, City history museum in Bayanzürkh district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Museum of the History and Reconstruction of Ulan-Bator documents the capital's transformation from a nomadic settlement into a modern city through artifacts and documents spanning several centuries. The collection includes silver objects, archaeological finds, photographs, and records that show how the city developed through different time periods.
The museum was founded in 1960 following a decision by the Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Republic. The building itself dates to 1904 and initially served as a residence before being adapted for administrative use in 1921.
The collection reflects how the city grew from nomadic roots into an urban settlement, showing the blend between traditional Mongolian life and modern development. Visitors can observe how these different worlds shaped what Ulaanbaatar became.
The museum offers free admission on special occasions including International Museum Day, Children's Day, Independence Day, and the city's anniversary. The collections are organized in a straightforward way that makes it easy to follow the city's development timeline.
The building was constructed in 1904 by merchant Tsogto Garmayevich Badmazhapov and later housed the embassy of the Tuvan People's Republic and a printing house. These multiple uses reveal how the structure adapted to different needs during the city's early modern period.
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