The main museum of Turkmenistan, National museum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The National Museum of Turkmenistan contains seven permanent galleries across three main sections dedicated to natural history, science, and presidential achievements.
The establishment opened its doors in November 1998 and incorporated collections from former museums of history, ethnography, regional studies, and arts.
The museum holds over 500,000 exhibits including ancient artifacts, rhytons, traditional carpets, musical instruments, jewelry, and historical documents from Turkmenistan.
Located near the Ashgabat Flagpole, the museum operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with guided tours available in multiple languages.
One third of the museum space presents presidential portraits depicting interactions with citizens, sports activities, and meetings with international leaders.
Location: Ashgabat
Inception: 1998
Website: http://museum.gov.tm
GPS coordinates: 37.88541,58.34903
Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:15
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