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

Amir Temur was not only a great statesman, and patron of science, crafts, spirituality and enlightenment. Very valuable are the silver and copper coins, which displays the emblem of Amir Temur and struck the names of representatives of the Timurid dynasty.
Unique museum exhibits were shown at international exhibitions held in France, USA, Germany and Austria. With the founding of a museum visited by more than 1.5 million people.
After Uzbekistan became independent in 1991, much attention was given to the revival of the nation's spiritual and cultural heritage, including recognition of historical persons who had an important role in world civilization. Among those was Amir Temur, the warlord, politician and reformer, patron of science, education, trade, culture, and craft.
Having established a great-centralized state, he strengthened its power and united many nations and people. Amir Temur's rule promoted science, education, culture, architecture, fine arts, music and poetry, laying the foundations of the Timurid Renaissance.
There are more than 5,000 artifacts in the museum collection, with more than 2,000 displayed in museum exhibition halls. In particular, the museum displays focus on the genealogy of Amir Temur, his coming to power, the military campaigns of Sahib Kiran, diplomatic and trade relations, workmanship, city improvement and landscaping, and science and education development.
There are also exhibits related to representatives of the Timurid dynasty, including maps, weapons, copper and silver coins, miniatures, rare manuscripts, potteries, and jewelry.
The museum attracts more than 2 million visitors annually. It is visited by foreign statesmen and official delegations, and more than 800 such delegations have been recorded in the museum guest book.
Through participation in international exhibitions, the museum has promoted its material and spiritual heritage around the world. In particular, unique exhibits were displayed at the international exhibitions as "Timurid Renaissance" in France; at Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany; and "Bright colors: fabrics and ceramics from Central Asia" at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia.
he museum carries out educational work with young people, encouraging respect and love towards heritage, history, and historical figures. To this end, the museum holds spiritual enlightenment activities in collaboration with schools, colleges, and lyceums.
You will be amazed by size of large picture “The Great Timur is the great creator”, made in the style of miniature by group of Uzbek artists in 1996. The picture reflects Amir Temur’s life from birth to death. There are also musical instruments, astronomical instruments of Ulugbek and other items related to the Timurid era. Al the exhibits of the museum has great historical value.
The museum exhibition includes 2000 items: books, souvenirs, models of architectural monuments such as the Bibi Khanum, Ak-Saray Palace, the Gur-e Amir, Ulugbek etc, as well as medieval and scientific manuscripts, the layout of Ulugbek’s celestial globe.
During its existence, the museum became a very popular and also it is one of the most attractive and interesting places to visit.

Perhaps most interesting are the reconstructions of his architectural projects and the letter from Tamerlane to French King Charles VI in 1402.

The museum building represents the synthesis of medieval, or more exactly, the Temurids epoch and modern architectural styles. It has a circular form with ribbed dome decorated with blue majolica, parapets on the roof, open aywan and orderly pillars. White marbles were used in the decoration of pillars, floor and front stairs. The inner side of the dome is designed in accordance with the best traditions of the eastern architecture. Decorated with refined ganch-carving it is covered with thin layer of gold leaf.
The building has three floors. The entry hall leads to a copy of the Osman koran in front of the largest miniature you've ever seen. To the sides are Timurid biographies heavy on murder and violence, including that of Omar Shaykh who 'unexpectedly died falling into abyss from his pigeonry'.
The museum is also notable for the Uzbek President's attempts to align himself with the Timurid strongman, a context in which Tamerlane's quote on the inner dome 'Strength is in justice' ripples with an irony both medieval and modern.
ake in the past glory of the Timurid empire at Amir Timur Museum, a modern drum-shaped building whose turquoise dome dominates Tashkent's central square. Documenting the history and heritage of the 200-year-old empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean to India and China, the three-story museum features a collection of ornate men's and women's robes, astronomical and musical instruments, coins, and ceramics. Check out imperial robes, scaled models of Samarkand's historic landmarks, and illuminated books. The center of the main hall features a copy of Osman's Qur'an and a gallery displays Timur portraits by contemporary artists.