House-Museum of Tahir Salahov

Museum Baku house-museum exhibiting painter Tahir Salahov's works

House-museum in Baku preserving the studio and works of painter Tahir Salahov; frequented by visitors interested in modern Azerbaijani art and the artist’s personal collections.

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The House-Museum of Tahir Salahov is a museum in Baku dedicated to the Azerbaijani painter Tahir Salahov. It preserves works, drawings and studio material associated with his career.

Tahir Salahov (born 1928) was a major Azerbaijani painter of the Soviet and post-Soviet periods; the house-museum was created to keep his studio environment and collection accessible to the public. The site documents his exhibitions and artistic output.

Situated in Baku, the museum occupies the artist’s former residence/studio within the city.

House-Museum of Tahir Salahov
House-Museum of Tahir Salahov, Baku, Azerbaijan
40.3661, 49.8344

How to Get to House-Museum of Tahir Salahov #

Located in Baku; typically reachable from central districts and the Old City by taxi or short walk. Confirm the precise address and opening hours with local cultural listings.

Tips for Visiting House-Museum of Tahir Salahov #

  • Study the paintings and sketchbooks in the collection to see iterations of Tahir Salahov's style and subject matter.
  • Ask staff about restoration work on the house-Salahov's studio spaces often retain paint splatters and tools that tell the story of practice.
  • Combine the visit with the Baku Museum of Modern Art for broader context on Azerbaijani modernism.

Best Time to Visit House-Museum of Tahir Salahov #

Spring and autumn are ideal for museum visits and combining contemporary art stops in Baku.

Spring/Autumn (Apr-Jun, Sept-Oct)
April-June; September-October · 15-25°C
Pleasant for walking and visiting galleries; comfortable daytime temperatures.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · 2-10°C
Colder and quieter; check museum hours which may be reduced.

Weather & Climate near House-Museum of Tahir Salahov #

Climate

House-Museum of Tahir Salahov'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.

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

24 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
4.7 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 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.5 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

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

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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

10 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

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.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
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 the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.3 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

19 mm
Rainfall
4.2 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 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 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 35 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.5 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

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

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