This is a very exceptional museum of the history of the country and people of Turkmenistan. I really was very impressed of the different archeological finding and how well they tell the story how this great nation started.

The plaques of “goddess in Nisa” and “King’s daughter” statues from the Old Nisa exhibitions are misplaced and should be exchanged.

Стоимость за фотографии внутри музея 50 манат.

I was wondering what to do on a lazy Sunday. I decided to try the museum. I visited here 16 years ago, but was escorting a group of VIPs, so I didn’t really get to see anything. Today also happened to be a national holiday, the end of Ramadan. I was the only guest in the place! It was awesome. I went through all the galleries at my own pace. The staff stayed nearby, but didn’t “hover”. When I had questions, they answered very quickly and quite well. I really was impressed with the entire staff. Professional, friendly, and not pushy. Prices (for locals, since I’m a diplomat): Each hall (there are 3): 3 manat Photography (only allowed in 2 of the 3 halls): 50 manat I believe that entry for foreigners is $10 per hall, but I’m not positive. Overall a great couple of hours. It renewed my interest in Turkmenistan’s history and culture.

LOL 10$ for that !? What a joke. You are constantly watched by the employees of the museum, as if you were a thief 😂 Some pieces are totally fake and some others are just ridiculous 🤪 This museum is just boring and doesn’t deserve a visit.

Interesting museum. We had a local english speaking museum guide that gave us a good overview in about one hour.

Very interesting museum, professional guide

Türkmenistanyñ baý taryhy, tebigy gözelliklerini we täsinliklerini özünde jemlemek bilen hemmäni özüne çekýän muzeý. Muzeý 3 bölümden ybaratdyr. Muzeýiñ diñebir içi däl binagärçiligi hem diýseñ owadan. Girişinde Türkmenistanyñ Baş Baýdagy bolup, ol Ginnesiñ rekordlar kitabyna girizildi. Muzeýde Türkmenistanyñ syýahatçylygy barada hem degerli maglumatlar ýerleşlendirilendir. Gelmegi maslahat berýän!

A very nice museum with many artifacts and jewelry items! Totally worth a visit. There are 3 sections, but I visited only one. It accepts only dollar for entrance ($10), but photo permission can be paid in manat.

A must see museum if you are visiting Ashgabat. Also recommended is to arrange for a tour in English. The staff are very well trained to give the tours and there is much to see.

Firstly payment policy very bad. Its too much 10$ for enterance fee. They accept only dollar for foreingners that mean tourist are need to pay 28 times more than locals. Enterance for locals 3 mnts. The guide girls doesnt have any information. I asked several question but they ask eachother in the end none of answer my question. Museum contain 3 section (Traditional, Nationaland Presidental) and for each section you need to pay 10$ + 50 mnt for photography. Unfortunately I dont suggest. There isnt anything to worth that price.

The museum has about 500,000 exhibits including Turkmen carpets and rugs; national dress and fabrics; musical instruments; weapons; jewelry; orders and medals, and historical documents, paintings, drawings and sculptures and more. Among the most interesting are the ritons – special horn-like vessels made of ivory featuring magnificent artwork