Friends, today we will explore the exhibits of the Museum of Timurid History. It is one of the most beautiful exhibition spaces in Tashkent. Visitors to the museum can learn many facts about the history of Uzbekistan and take some vivid photos of the unusual interiors of the building housing the collection.
Museum Tour
The museum building is conveniently located in the city center, near the metro transfer hub "Amir Temur Square" — "Yunus Rajabi". When searching for the exit, use Amir Temur Square as your reference (indicated on signs as Amir Temur xiyoboni). The museum is located to the right of the Amir Temur monument.
As of spring 2024, the entrance fee for foreigners is 25,000 soums. The museum’s official website has a link to purchase e-tickets at a slightly lower price.
I did not take a guided tour of the museum, but during my walk through the building, one of the guides invited me to join a group of visitors, which I did. After an engaging and informative talk, the guide suggested thanking the museum with any amount of donation.
A Bit of History
The Tashkent Museum of Timurid History can be considered relatively young: it was opened in the fall of 1996 to mark the 660th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Timurid dynasty. He is known to us as Amir Timur or Tamerlane.
You can visit not only to view the numerous historical exhibits but also to admire the stunning interiors of the building. The main hall of the museum, with its 31-meter dome, is an artwork in itself. Around the central part of the exhibition space are two-story rows of galleries with exhibits.
The museum displays numerous documents, coins, architectural details, jewelry, and household items from different periods. There are over 1,000 items in total. The collection includes models of historical buildings in Uzbekistan. Interestingly, among them is a model of the Taj Mahal in India, which is located quite far from these parts. The miniature replica is here because it was built by one of Amir Timur’s descendants.
The museum tour, including the guided tour, took me about half an hour. Afterward, I went around the exhibition again, took a few photos of the main hall, and continued exploring the city. If you plan to visit and are considering what other attractions to include in your itinerary, the Polytechnic Museum, the Grand Duke N. K. Romanov Palace, and the Gallery of Fine Arts of Uzbekistan are not far from here.
Have a nice trip!
