National Museum of Turkmenistan

The archaeological section: an extraordinary observatory on the past history of Turkmenistan, spanning millennia.

As in all the museums we have seen in Turkmenistan, also in this museum the archaeological collections - which were the main reason for our visit - are only a small part of the exhibition. We would ha...

Good to get an idea of ​​the country.

A good museum with information in English that reviews the history of the country from prehistory to the present. The interior decoration is somewhat classic. Spectacular giant rug made of at least 3...

Impressive natural history collection

The collection is very rich, and can be overwhelming. We went with a guide who was helpfully selective in laying out the long and rich history of Turkmenistan and surroundings. I visited the natural ...

Elegant, rich in history, professional and knowledgeable staff.

A very good museum. The museum staff, Merjan, that did the tour for me was very knowledgeable and kind, history major, and it was really fascinating to see some archeological pieces dating back to the...

Excellent tour

The museum guide was very helpful an d spent time explaining the history of the region and the Turkmen people. There were findings from Paleolithic times, etc. the entrance fee was $10 per person an...