Housed in the Taghiyev Mansion, covering prehistoric to modern times. Part of our comprehensive guide to National Museums.
Visitor Information
Opening Hours
10:00 - 18:00 (Closed Mon)
Admission
5-15 AZN (Approx $3-9)
Location
City Center / Accessible
A Palace of History
Housed in the stunning mansion of oil baron Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, the National Museum of History is as famous for its interiors as for its exhibits.
Collections
- Prehistoric Era: Stone Age tools and Bronze Age jewelry.
- The Oil Boom: Personal belongings of the oil barons.
- Taghiyev's Memorial Museum: Preserved rooms showing the lifestyle of the early 20th-century elite.