Museums of Turkmenistan

Discover the rich cultural heritage and history of Turkmenistan through its world-class museums.

State Museum of the State Cultural Centre

The main museum of Turkmenistan with a total area of 165,323.21 m², featuring departments of Ancient History, Margiana, Parthia, and Medieval History.

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Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan

Founded in 1939 based on Russian artist A.A. Karelin's collection, featuring Western European, Russian, and Eastern applied arts from India, Japan, and China.

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Museum 'Sanctity of the Motherland'

Opened October 6, 2014, featuring four sections dedicated to the 1881 Battle of Geokdepe, the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War, the 1948 Ashgabat Earthquake, and modern Ashgabat.

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Turkmen State Museum of Local History

Established in 1894, the museum evolved from a Zoological Museum to the State Museum of Local History, showcasing regional artifacts and natural history.

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