Azerbaijan Carpet Museum Museum
Museum in Baku displaying Azerbaijani carpets and textiles
In Baku, the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays traditional rugs, weaving tools and regional patterns; visitors study conservation displays, buy handwoven pieces and learn about carpet-making's role in Azerbaijani craft.
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum at a Glance#
Address: M. F. Akhundov Street 28, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan
Website: http://www.azcarpetmuseum.az
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission: AZN 6 (~$3.50) adult; discounts for students/children and free on certain national days
About Azerbaijan Carpet Museum#
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is a national museum in Baku dedicated to Azerbaijani carpet weaving and textile arts, established in the 20th century and housing a large collection of rugs, carpets and related artifacts. The museum occupies a purpose-designed building on Baku’s seafront boulevard that is shaped to resemble a rolled carpet.
Exhibits cover regional weaving techniques, historical pieces, and modern craftwork, with thousands of items in the collection spanning traditional patterns and materials. The museum is used for both display and research into weaving traditions of Azerbaijan and the broader Caucasus region.
Located on Baku’s central promenade along the Caspian Sea, the museum is within easy walking distance of other waterfront attractions and museums in the city center.
- Collection size: Founded as an institution in the mid 20th century and now houses a large collection of carpets, rugs and textile artifacts spanning regional weaving traditions.
- Building and location: The museum building on Baku’s seafront is designed in the form of a rolled carpet and sits close to the central promenade, making it easy to include in a city walking route.
How to Get to Azerbaijan Carpet Museum#
The museum is located on Baku’s Seaside Boulevard (Baku Boulevard). From the Old City (Icherisheher) it’s an easy 10-20 minute walk east along the waterfront. Public buses and taxis serve the boulevard; the museum sits near prominent city landmarks, making it accessible on foot from central districts.
Tips for Visiting Azerbaijan Carpet Museum#
- Go late afternoon for softer light on the carpets and to avoid the busiest morning school groups
- Ask for the curator's explanation of knot types-Guba, Kuba and Kazak rugs are worth particular attention
- Photography may be restricted in some rooms-check with staff before using flash
Best Time to Visit Azerbaijan Carpet Museum#
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and moderate tourist levels; summer is busy.
Weather & Climate near Azerbaijan Carpet Museum#
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 1° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 7° | 1° | 23 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 4° - 9° | 3° | 24 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 23 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 29° | 25° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 25° | 22° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 13° | 11° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 4° - 9° | 4° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
