Baku Museum of Modern Art
Museum Contemporary art museum housing Azerbaijani and international collections
In Baku, the Museum of Modern Art displays Azerbaijani and international contemporary painting, sculpture and rotating exhibitions; visitors pair gallery visits with the city’s architecture and street-food stalls.
How to Get to Baku Museum of Modern Art #
The museum is located in Baku; visitors can reach it by taxi or by local bus routes that serve the central districts. It is convenient to include on a walking tour of central Baku and the nearby seaside promenade.
Tips for Visiting Baku Museum of Modern Art #
- Check the museum's website or call ahead for current exhibitions and any temporary closures.
- Look for the museum's collection of Azerbaijani modernists - many national artists' works are housed here and occasionally rotated into public display.
- Combine with a walk along Baku's waterfront and a visit to the nearby Heydar Aliyev Center for a modernist contrast.
Best Time to Visit Baku Museum of Modern Art #
Indoor attraction best visited year-round; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable city weather if combining with outdoor sights.
Weather & Climate near Baku Museum of Modern Art #
Baku Museum of Modern Art'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. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.