Uzbekistan officially came into existence in 1991, after the break-up of the Soviet Union, and holds within its borders a mix of ethnic groups, including Uzbeks, Russians, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Karakalpaks and Tatars

Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Ak-Saray palace, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Ulughbek madrasah, and others. Items related to the development of science, culture and establishment of diplomatic ties occupy a special place in the exposition. These are medieval manuscripts, photocopies of letters, scientific treatises, publications on Amir Timur and his epoch, as well as the model of the celestial globe of Ulughbek.
For fourteen years of operation the museum has become one of the most popular and attractive places for people’s visit. Over 1, 5 million people have visited the museum for the last years.
With each year the exposition of the museum replenishes with new interesting exhibits indicating the diverse personality of Amir Timur and rich heritage of Timurids that represent genuine interest for the scientists across the globe.

It was opened in 1996 in honor of the 660th anniversary of the outstanding commander Amir Timur, also known worldwide as Tamerlane.

The three-story rounded building of the Museum is framed by a dome in classic Oriental style. The interior is richly decorated with marble, unique paintings, and gold leaf. On the walls of the halls, a fresco depicts the life of Tamerlane, as well as paintings that convey the atmosphere of those times. The highlight of the Museum is a crystal chandelier with a height of 8.5 meters, which consists of 106 thousand pendants.
The Museum's exhibits tell visitors about the history of Uzbekistan during the reign of the Timurid dynasty. The Museum has more than 3 thousand exhibits. Here you can see jewelry, clothing, musical instruments, tools and other items of the middle ages. A copy of the Osman Koran, the Holy book of Muslims, is kept in the Central hall.
In the Museum you can also see numerous correspondence of Tamerlane and his descendants with the monarchs of European countries, paintings depicting the great commander, various miniatures and models of famous monuments built in our country by the Timurid dynasty.
Greets visitors to the museum a large mural-miniature