Azerbaijan Medicine Museum

Museum Museum in Baku displaying Azerbaijani medical history

In Baku, the Azerbaijan Medicine Museum displays historical medical instruments, manuscripts and exhibits on local healthcare history; visitors come for archival material and medical heritage.

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The Azerbaijan Medicine Museum is a museum in Baku that presents historical materials related to medical practice and healthcare in Azerbaijan. It houses collections of medical instruments, documents and exhibits on the history of medicine in the country.

Exhibits focus on medical history, notable practitioners and developments in Azerbaijani healthcare rather than large natural science collections. The museum serves students, professionals and visitors interested in the history of medicine.

The museum was established to preserve and display medical heritage from Azerbaijan and to support educational use. Its holdings reflect local and regional developments in medical practice over time.

Located in Baku, the museum is situated within Azerbaijan’s capital city and is accessible from central Baku districts and cultural routes.

Azerbaijan Medicine Museum
Baku, Azerbaijan (central Baku museum district)
40.3986, 49.8819
Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays
Free

How to Get to Azerbaijan Medicine Museum #

Located in central Baku’s museum district; accessible by bus and metro (Icherisheher/Old City area is nearby). Taxis and local ride services provide easy access from across the city.

Tips for Visiting Azerbaijan Medicine Museum #

  • Allow time to explore the small, specialized displays rather than rushing through - the museum focuses on medical instruments and history that reward careful reading.
  • Check for guided tours or temporary exhibitions that highlight Azerbaijani medical traditions and figures.

Best Time to Visit Azerbaijan Medicine Museum #

Best during spring or autumn for comfortable city exploration and museum visits.

Spring
April-June · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant city weather for museum visits and walking along Baku's waterfront.
Autumn
September-October · 15-24°C (59-75°F)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists; good for cultural itineraries.
Winter
November-March · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Cooler and occasionally windy from the Caspian; indoor museum visits are suitable alternatives.

Weather & Climate near Azerbaijan Medicine Museum #

Climate

Azerbaijan Medicine 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 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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