National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan

Museum Museum in Dushanbe preserving Tajik antiquities

Museum in Dushanbe housing archaeological finds, coins and ethnographic objects tracing Tajikistan’s prehistory and medieval history; visitors see artifacts and national collections.

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National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
38.5634, 68.7991
Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (typical; verify locally)
Adult admission typically modest; check museum for current fees

How to Get to National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan #

Located in Dushanbe; it is accessible by taxi from the city center and near major cultural precincts. Visitors should confirm current opening times with local tourism offices.

Tips for Visiting National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan #

  • Visit the National Museum early on a weekday to avoid school groups and crowds.
  • Allow time to see both the prehistoric and ethnographic wings for a fuller sense of Tajikistan's past.
  • Photography rules vary - ask staff before photographing displays.

Best Time to Visit National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan #

Spring and autumn offer comfortable city weather for combining museum visits with walking tours.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 10-25°C
Pleasant city weather for museum visits and walking the city.
Winter
December-February · -5-10°C
Cold but museum visits are ideal for indoor exploration.

Weather & Climate near National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan #

Climate

National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 112 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 33°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 35°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 34°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
12° 30°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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