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Tashkent Museums

As Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent is also the country’s cultural centre. It boasts many interesting museums and exhibition halls with a variety of collections and expositions.



The exhibits of the State Museum of History trace Uzbekistan’s history from the early Paleolithic period to the present day. The Museum of Applied Art showcases an impressive collection of Uzbek carpets, ceramics, textiles, and other handicrafts. The State Museum of Art, the Amir Timur Museum, and the Tashkent Museum of Railway Equipment also offer interesting collections. In the Polytechnical Museum, visitors will find displays on automotive history, and many unusual interactive exhibits. Lovers of literature will be interested in the house-museums of Sergei Yesenin and Anna Akhmatova.

Tashkent Theatres

A highlight of Tashkent’s cultural life is the Ilkhom Theatre, which is known for experimental performances and its unusual interpretations of classical works. This theatre also hosts concerts, exhibitions of young artists, and festivals, the most famous of which is the Ilkhom Rock Fest. The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, and the Academic Russian Drama Theatre, host more traditional productions of ballets, operas, and music. Tashkent, like many other Uzbek cities, also has a strong tradition of puppet shows. Performances are held at the Silk Road Marionettes Theatre and the Republican Puppet Theatre.

Entertainment, Parks, and Shopping in Tashkent

Entertainment in Tashkent is diverse, with something to suit everyone.

Parks of Tashkent

Walkers will love Tashkent’s parks, which are particularly beautiful in spring, early summer, and autumn.
Ecopark was the first park in Tashkent to embody the principles of “green” construction in its layout and architecture. There are no fairground rides, but visitors can avoid the hustle and bustle of the city as they walk along neat paths, picnic on the grass, or do yoga.



The refurbished Central Park (formerly Telman Park) offers shady alleys with benches, and modern European attractions for children and adults - including the first authentic French carousel in Uzbekistan. Central Park regularly holds free public festivals and other events.
Ankhor Lokomotiv Park boasts the highest ferris wheel in Uzbekistan, which offers a breathtaking view of the capital.