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.
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
( Visit Site )
Exhibits: ancient culture valuables and monuments of Azerbaijan's history.
Address: 4 Hadji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev, Baku AZ1005, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4932387
Photo Credit: Creative Commons/ Urek Meniashvili
Independence Museum of Azerbaijan ( Wikipedia )
Exhibits: struggle for independence of Azerbaijan
Address: Neftchilar, 123A, Sabail, Baku, AZ1000, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4988382, +994 12 5984394, +994 12 4939293, +994 12 4988351, +994 12 4933017
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Exhibits: archaeological findings from Azerbaijan territory
Address: 42, Beyuk Gala str., Baku AZ1004, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4925236
Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve
Exhibits: rock carvings from the Gobustan territory.
Address: 3, Lermontov str., Baku AZ1006, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4920254, +994 12 4926145
Azerbaijan State Museum of Art ( Wikipedia )
Exhibits: works of art of Azerbaijan, West-Europe, Russia, the East from the beginning of time till present day
Address: Niyazi St., 9/11, Baku AZ1101, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4925789
Photo Credit: Creative Commons/ Urek Meniashvili
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum ( Wikipedia )
Exhibits: exquisite collections of Azerbaijan carpets in the world
Address: Baku, 123 A, Neftchilar Ave., Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4936685, +994 12 4930501
Art Gallery named after Sattar Bakhlulzade
Exhibits: exhibitions of local and international artists
Address: 27, U. Hajibeyov str., Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4932841, +994 12 4932836
Art Gallery named after Vaciha Samedova
Exhibits: exhibitions of local and international artists
Address: 19, Khagani str., Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4936230
Azerbaijan State Picture Gallery
Exhibits: exhibitions of local and international artists
Address: 11, Niyazi str., Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4928748; +994 12 4925959
Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature ( Wikipedia )
Exhibits: literature and creative works of the renowned Azerbaijan poets and writers.
Address: 53 Istiglaliyyat, Baku AZ1005, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4921864
Photo Credit: Creative Commons/ Urek Meniashvili
Baku Museum of Miniature Books ( Visit Site )
Exhibits: 3750 miniature books published in 60 countries of the world
Address: Gala (Qala) Lane, 1, Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4929464
Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture ( Visit Site )
Exhibits: musical instruments such as tar, the kamancha, the saz, the daf, the naghara, etc.
Address: R. Behbutov str., 5 Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 5984479, +994 12 4988184, +994 12 4986972
Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum named after Jafar Jabbarli
Exhibits: displays related to formation of national theatre.
Address: 123a, Neftchilar ave., Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4934098
Institute of Manuscripts named after Mahammad Fizuli
Exhibits: ancient manuscripts, archaeological documents, lithographic and old-printed books.
Address: 8, Istiglaliyyat str., Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4928333
Villa Petrolea – Nobel Brothers’ Museum ( Visit Site )
Exhibits: possessions of the Nobel family
Address: Nobel Avenue (inside Nizami Park), Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4244020
House-Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh ( Visit Site )
Exhibits: more than 1000 items belonging to composer and jazz pianist Vagif Mustafazadeh
Address: 4, V.Mustafazade Lane (Donge), Icheri sheher, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4921792
The Azerbaijan State Agriculture Museum
Exhibits: historic development of agriculture in Azerbaijan
Address: 30/97, Darnagyul highway, Baku AZ1029, Azerbaijan
Branch: 5, Azadlig ave., Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4614917, +994 12 4612215, +994 12 4620661
Olympic Museum
Exhibits: Olympic symbols, souvenirs, carpets, watches, pennants and other materials worn by Azerbaijani sportsmen.
Address: 5, Olympic str., Baku AZ1005, Azerbaijan
Tel.:+994 12 4651323, +994 12 4658438
National Oil Museum
Exhibits: reflecting the history of the oil industry in Azerbaijan
Address: 68, Tabriz str., Baku AZ1008, Azerbaijan
Tel.: +994 12 4962852