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State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
CultureVisit: ~75 minFrom €5
Founded in 1918 with nationalised collections of Russian and Western European art. It brings together Uzbek, Eastern and European art, with pieces from Khalchayan (Hellenistic period), embroidered suzanis, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Since 1974 it has occupied a modernist glass-cube building, by I. Abdullov, M. Rosenblyum and A. Nikiforov, on Amir Temur Avenue.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan: 2 missions
- Photograph the Modernista buildingWalk around the glass building and frame its glazed cube shape, an example of Soviet reconstruction-era architecture.
- Look for the embroidered suzanisFind the textiles room and look at the suzanis; notice the embroidered flower and sun motifs.
Near State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
Navoi Theatre874 m awayAmir Timur Square968 m awayState Museum of the History of Uzbekistan1.2 km awayAmir Timur Museum1.2 km awayCathedral of the Assumption1.3 km awayCathedral of the Sacred Heart1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan?
From €5 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia