State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan
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Temporarily closed from June 2024 for major upgrades and renovations, this museum of the History of Uzbekistan preserves the material record from ancient times (human remains from 1.5 millions years ago) to the three Khanates (Khiva, Kokand and Bukhara) and into 20th century. and current issues since 1991 independence. While the museum was founded way back in 1876, and under the Soviets called Lenin Museum, the current building dates from 1970, part of a major rebuilding effort needed after the 1966 earthquake demolished most buildings. I think it elegantly reflects the modernist 1960s vibe combined with local, "ethnic"?, features. The day I visited in July 2024, it was shrouded in scaffolding and measured and assessed by architects and contractors. Can't to come back from New York to see it when it opens again!
Alice HunsbergerAlice Hunsberger
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This museum is in a large building, with the exhibits on the ground and first floors. It covers the history of the region from the stone age to the present day. There were some beautiful creations from the Persians and Bactrian Greeks as well as Bhuddist sculptures that were so prevalent in the area before the rise of Islam. There were sections on the massive contributions to science, medicine, architecture and culture that made this area critically important to world history. There was also a very large section showing how the country had improved since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This part was created by the Islam Karimov school of propaganda and was rather one sided!
Marcus HurleyMarcus Hurley
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This museum might be only two levels, but it’s fantastic. Covers the country from pre-history through today and is a great introduction to the country if you’re starting your tour in Tashkent. It will leave you inspired and ready for the adventures you’re about to experience as you tour the rest of the country, or will be a great summary of your trip if you visit this museum on your way home. It’s wonderful that the museum has been able to retain so many ancient artefacts. The third floor is covered end-to-end in models of Uzbekistans many modern achievements, which I personally think are very cool.
Joshua PatekJoshua Patek
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The entrance fee is 15.000 som for locals and 50.000 som for foreigners, with extra charge for photos, which is a pity. I've spend a little more than an hour to cover everything, and I could easily say that this is the best museum I've been to in Uzbekistan, but mostly because the others were really bad! The exhibition is somewhat basic, a lot of information is presented just in Uzbek, and in general it feels like someone was really trying, but didn't have the materials and the talent to make it nice. I would lower the ticket price twice and allow pictures for free to make it worth visiting.
Yanko VelkovYanko Velkov
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There are very few English language sources on Uzbekistan’s history, and this museum will be your go-to in order to learn about Uzbekistan. Its whole of Level 2 is dedicated to the (official) version of national history, tracing back to as early as prehistoric times and early settlement up till Independence. The artefacts on display speak amply to both the government’s effort to educate visitors and the very fact that, though little known to the outside world, Uzbekistan is rich in heritage and should be so proud of its national history. The country has really come a long way.
Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)
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Государственный Музей Истории Узбекистана основанный 12 июня 1876 года, наравне с Государственным музеем природы Узбекистана является одним из старейших музеев в Средней Азии. В фондах музея имеется более 250 тысяч экспонатов. В музейной экспозиции представлены предметы, позволяющие проследить историческое развитие народов, населявших Центральную Азию в прошлом, начиная от эпохи каменного века и времени появления первых государственных образований на территории современного Узбекистана и до наших дней. Музей представляет собой трёхэтажное здание. Первый этаж - касса, холл, вешалка, сувенирный магазин. Второй этаж - историческое развитие региона, Средней Азии и Узбекистана. Можно проследить эволюцию народов, орудий, экономик, территориальных частей стран и летописей. Множество экспонатов гастролируют по большим музеям Европы и Азии. Третий этаж - современная история Независимого Узбекистана, развитие различных отраслей: авиации, армии, транспорта, сельхоза и прочего. Плюсы и минусы: - Большой минус музея - скипнутая эпоха советского союза, перемешенная наравне с Российской Империей. Третий этаж - жесточайшая пропаганда действующих лиц руководства страны. Фоткать и снимать видео бесплатно запрещено, 60 тысяч сум. Взяли разрешение на съёмку, оплатили, смотрящая за залом женщина возмущалась, что я много фотографирую (!). - Плюсы: музей реально интересный, если поделить второй этаж и третий, дать им по 5 баллов на оценку - второй этаж 5/5, третий 2/5. 7/10. Интересные и редкостные экспонаты, хорошее освещение. Важно: первое воскресение месяца - вход бесплатный. Так обычным гражданам 15000 сум, студентам - 10000, съемка - 60000. Есть вешалка и туалет. Очень скользкие лестницы.
Cody TashkentCody Tashkent
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Address
Sharaf Rashidov Avenue 3, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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+998 71 239 17 79
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history-museum.uz
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The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, previously known as the National Museum of Turkestan, was founded in 1876. It is located in Tashkent. Formerly known as the Lenin Museum, the History Museum of Uzbekistan has since been renovated and more exhibits have been added.
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