National Museum of Tajikistan .. — Attraction in Dushanbe

The National Museum of Tajikistan has four exposition departments for visitors: the department of nature; Department of Ancient, Ancient and Medieval History; department of modern and contemporary history, as well as department of applied and fine arts.

Lower floor (basement). The department of nature is located on the lower floor (basement) of the museum, and introduces visitors to the world of plants, animals, climate, as well as specially protected natural areas (SPNA), reserves and reserves of the Republic of Tajikistan.

First floor. The Department of Ancient, Ancient and Medieval History is one of the largest divisions in the National Museum, which is located on the first and second floors of the museum.

In the round hall, which is located on the first floor of the museum, guests can visit the Ajina-teppa Buddhist monastery. The second floor of the museum begins with monuments that remained from the Samanid period, finds from the Khulbuk fortress, ceramic vessels of the 10th century, a wooden Iskodar mihrab, woodcarving from Zerafshan, examples of fabrics from Bozordara, military ammunition of the 11th-16th centuries, tiles and samples of calligraphy of Tajik ancestors on stones, copper vessels and paper.

In the exhibition halls of the Department of Modern and Contemporary History of the National Museum, exhibits from the period of the existence of the Soviet Union (1917-1991), Tajikistan during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) are exhibited and visitors can get information about the economic, social, cultural spheres during these years.

The National Museum of Tajikistan has a special hall dedicated to gifts from the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Third floor. The Department of Applied and Fine Arts is located on the third floor...

Entrance for a measly 35 somoni (though the cashier tried to then charge me 40 somoji when I asked about English translations). An excellent English-speaking young lady greets you upon entry. The ground floor has beautiful ceramics, I guess all recent bc there are no dates?! The first floor has many busts and some interesting textural pieces but the historical items in several rooms are of most interest. Unfortunately it seems this is where photos aren’t allowed?? Utterly ridiculous considering I have been to museums in 80+ countries and photos are OF COURSE allowed. There are room attendants that wander and monitor. Still, I took some photos and think a few of them might have known and didn’t care?! Very confusing.

There’s also a circular room with gifts given to the president. Not very interesting save for the very centre of the room having the oldest historical items - beautiful gold jewellery and a crown- in the museum. Photos absolutely prohibited here and an attendant made sure of that.

So taking off a whole two stars for that AND NO WESTERN TOILETS for ladies. Only squats 🤮🤮🤮🤮 gross.

There are English translations...

Nice and beautifully organized museum with a model of 7th century ajinateppa hosting modern copy of reclining or nirvana buddha and copies of interesting paintings,few mural painting copies of ancient panjakent and bunjikat,excellent collection of pottery and ceramic jars from several kingdoms, beautiful collection of treasures with rare shiva and vasudeva gold coins of kushana kingdom and later rulers,unique burial or ossuary jars with skeleton remains of 2000 BC from farkhor site and few collections of renowned sarazm archeology site is worth visiting the place to feel the mystery of life and death on the historic land of Tajikistan.There are other galleries covering wonderful collection of raw minerals useful for students and engineers,few stuffed animals of natural history,modern info on development and independence of the country,few ethnic dress styles and others can be covered quickly...