The Museum of Miniature Books in Baku is a unique phenomenon not only for Azerbaijan, but also for the whole world. The only one o …
The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan dates back to 1920, when it was called the Museum of History of the Peoples of Azerba …
The Museum of Azerbaijan Literature named after Nizami Ganjavi was founded in 1939 in honor of the 800th anniversary of the famous …
The National Museum of Art of Azerbaijan contains more than 17,000 exhibits in its storages and is the largest museum of works of …
Baku is a city where museum collections offer a lively and multifaceted view of the culture and history of the region. Traveling through museums turns into rich excursions: from rare exhibits to large-scale collections of works of art, each hall tells its own story and arouses sincere interest among visitors.
The focus is on several unique museums: Baku Museum of Miniature Books, unique and attracting collectors from all over the world with its unusual exposition; The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, which begins its chronicle in 1920 and stores archaeological finds and important historical documents; the Museum of Azerbaijan Literature named after Nizami, founded in 1939 in honor of the 800th anniversary of the great poet, where rare manuscripts and literary memorabilia are collected; The National Museum of Art of Azerbaijan with a collection of more than 17,000 exhibits, offering a broad overview of artistic trends; and the Latif Kerimov Carpet Museum, located opposite the seaside boulevard and considered one of the world’s first carpet museums with unique examples of weaving. These museums provide insight into the diversity of Baku’s culture and offer rare exhibits, from miniature editions and ancient artifacts to unique carpet masterpieces and large-scale art collections.
Museum life in Baku is active: exhibition halls regularly update expositions, temporary projects and imported exhibitions from foreign collections are held, which makes itineraries of museums flexible and interesting at any time of the year. The poster often features thematic displays and specialized excursions that allow you to delve deeper into individual topics and see rare artifacts, so it is worth keeping an eye on the program of specific museums before traveling.
When planning a trip to the museums of Baku, we recommend using the services of private guides: local specialists will make a personalized route, help to see key exhibits, tell little-known stories and organize excursions taking into account your interests. Book an excursion in advance and turn a visit to Baku into a whole and memorable trip through the museum halls.
