The solemn opening of the State Museum of Timurids History was held on October 18, 1996 in honor of the 660th anniversary of the birth of the great statesman and Commander Amir Temur.
It is three-storey building. There is an exposition of the museum on the second and the third floor. There is a unique exposition of man’s costume as well as women’s dresses from gold and satin. There is a copy of Muslim holy book – Osman’s Koran in the centre of the main hall.
The exposition of the museum also has archaeological, numismatic, ethnographic ornaments, objects of Amir Timur epoch. Here you have a unique opportunity to see such valuable historical documents as letters of Amir Temur to European monarchs.
The museum exhibition includes 2000 items: books, souvenirs, models of architectural monuments such as the Bibi Khanum, Ak-Saray Palace, the Gur-e Amir, Ulugbek etc, as well as medieval and scientific manuscripts, the layout of Ulugbek’s celestial globe.
During its existence, the museum became a very popular and also it is one of the most attractive and interesting places to visit.
Address: Tashkent, 700000, Amir Temur Street, 1
Phone: (+998 71) 232 07 66, 232 02 13, 232 02 12
Working hours: from 10.00am to 17.00pm
Day off: Monday
