Uzbekistan is an amazing land and a country of contrasts. Interested tourists often visit for its multi-sound history, local traditions and unique culture. The country, which was part of the Great Silk Road, will be of interest to lovers of history and culture. During your trip to Uzbekistan, visit the following museums that tell about the rich history of the Uzbek people:
State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan – One of the oldest museums in Central Asia, which was founded 136 years ago – The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan. This museum has over 300 unique exhibits. Among them are: the remains of a primitive man from the Selungur grotto (1.5 million years BC), a stone sculpture depicting two snakes found in the Fergana Valley (II millennium BC) and many other tools, bagasse utensils and jewelry, which date back to ancient times.
Museum of Amir Timur – The museum was opened in 1996 at the initiative of former President Islam Karimov. The most important exhibits are the museum – a copy of the Koran Usman, as well as a panel dedicated to the life of Amir Timur. The exhibits of the museum are of historical value and testify that Amir Timur was not only a statesman, but also a patron of science, art and culture, handicrafts, spirituality and education.
State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan – Initially, it was called the Museum of Folk Art, and only in 1935 it was given the name of the Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan. Basically, his collection includes more than 100 works of sculpture and painting, among them the collection of Prince Romanov, developed by Russian and Western European masters, stands out.
Tashkent Polytechnic Museum – This unique and one of the newest museum for Uzbekistan is located in the very center of Tashkent and was opened in 2015. The museum includes two floors: on the first floor you can get acquainted with the history of the automotive industry and in general about the development of this industry in Uzbekistan, and on the second floor you can get knowledge about the world around you, you can touch all the exhibits, which means that you will have an «interactive workshop».
State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan – In 1927, the first exhibition of works by masters of Uzbekistan was organized and since then this museum has been open to guests. Currently, the museum has collected more than 7,000 samples of folk applied art: skullcaps, handmade embroidery, jewelry, carpets and other handicrafts. In the halls of the museum you get real pleasure from the miracles created by human hands, from the uniqueness of each sample.
Museum of Communication History of Uzbekistan – One of the largest and most famous museums in Tashkent is the Museum of the History of Communications of Uzbekistan. The collection is dedicated to the development of communication technologies not only in Uzbekistan but throughout the world. The exposition of the museum presents a long history of various methods of communication from the most ancient to modern telecommunication systems.
Tashkent Museum of Railway Technics – This museum is one of the most unusual sights of Uzbekistan. This museum was opened in honor of the centenary of the Tashkent railways in 1989. Locals call it an open-air museum of steam locomotives, as steam locomotives and diesel locomotives that made flights across the country, are collected here. This place is also a favorite place for photographers, locals, and especially children.
