Azerbaijan has a long and rich history of culture, tradition and struggle for independence. Ranging from its archeological excavations at palaces and rock sites to its recent oil industry, the exhibitions and museums bring alive the story of Azerbaijan.

Historical Museums and Reserves

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan ( Visit Site )
Address: 4 Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev St, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan

Independence Museum of Azerbaijan
Address: Museum Center, 49 Neftchilar Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Address: 42, Beyuk Gala str., Baku AZ1004, Azerbaijan

Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve
Address: 3, Lermontov str., Baku AZ1006, Azerbaijan

State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve (Palace of Shirvanshahs)
Address: 76, Gasr dongesi, Icheri Sheher, Baku AZ1004, Azerbaijan

Ateshgah Fire Temple
Address: Surakhani, Bakixanov, Azerbaijan

Art Museums and Galleries

Azerbaijan State Museum of Art
Address: Niyazi St., 9/11, Baku AZ1101, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Address: 28 Mikayil Huseynov Avenue, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

Baku Museum of Modern Art
Address: 5 Yusuph Safarov, Baku, AZ1025, Azerbaijan

House-Museum of Sattar Bahlulzade
Address: Alisohbat Sumbatzade street 5a, Surakhani district, Amirjan settlement, Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan

Art Gallery "Qiz Qalasi"
Address: Qulle str. 6, Baku AZ1004, Azerbaijan

Literary, theatre and musical museums

Nizami Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
Address: 53 Istiglaliyyat, Baku AZ1005, Azerbaijan

Museum of Miniature Books ( Visit Site )
Address: Icheri Sheher, 1-st Castle Lane, 67, AZ1004, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture ( Visit Site )
Address: 49 Neftchilar Ave, Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum named after Jafar Jabbarli
Address: 123a, Neftchilar ave., Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan

Institute of Manuscripts named after Mahammad Fizuli
Address: 26 Istiglaliyyat str. 26, Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan

Memorial museums of various organizations

Rinay Malacological Museum of Natural History
Address: Ibrahim Mammadov St., 2A, Baku 1003 AZ, Azerbaijan

House Museum of Nobel Brothers ( Visit Site )
Address: Nobel Avenue, 57/2 Behind Luna Park, Baku 1025 Azerbaijan

House-Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh
Address: 4 Vagif Mustafazade Lane, Icherisheher, Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Agriculture Museum
Address: 30/97, Darnagyul highway, Baku AZ1029, Azerbaijan
Branch: 5, Azadlig ave., Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Museum of Geology
Address: 95, I. Kutkashenli str., Baku AZ1073, Azerbaijan