State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan is a building in Tashkent with multiple floors holding archaeological finds, historical documents, and artworks from different periods of Uzbek civilization. The collection ranges from ancient times to more recent periods and shows how the region developed.

The museum was founded in 1876 and has gathered objects from ancient Central Asian cultures and from the Silk Road period. This collection documents important changes in the region over more than a century.

The museum displays manuscripts, ceramics, and textiles that show how Uzbek society developed over many centuries. You can see how craftsmanship and writing shaped the identity of the region.

The museum is located on Amir Temur Avenue and is open to visitors on most weekdays, with guided tours available. Plan enough time to explore the different floors and prepare for longer walking distances during your visit.

The museum preserves original objects from Sogdian and Bactrian cultures, including trade goods that once traveled the Silk Road routes. These objects show how people and ideas were connected across great distances.

Location: Tashkent

Inception: July 12, 1876

Address: 3 Sharaf Rashidov Avenue

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +998712391779

Email: uzb.histoeymuseum@umail.com

Website: http://history-museum.uz

GPS coordinates: 41.31180,69.26930

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41