State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

Museum National museum exhibiting Uzbekistan's archaeological and historical artifacts

National history museum in central Tashkent displaying archaeology, ethnography and Silk Road artifacts. Travelers visit for exhibits on Uzbek history, regional cultures and Soviet-era collections.

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State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
41.3118, 69.2693

How to Get to State Museum of History of Uzbekistan #

The museum is in central Tashkent; it is accessible by the city metro and local buses. Taxis and ride-hailing are commonly used for door-to-door access in Tashkent.

Tips for Visiting State Museum of History of Uzbekistan #

  • If researching collections, contact the museum in advance to request access to specific exhibits; staff occasionally allow extended views for scholars.
  • The museum's displays cover archaeological and ethnographic material - allow time to follow the chronological displays that explain Uzbekistan's Silk Road layers.

Best Time to Visit State Museum of History of Uzbekistan #

Spring and autumn are best for comfortable city exploration; summer is very hot but museum interiors are cool.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, September-October · 15-28°C
Pleasant weather for combining museum visits with city walks in Tashkent.
Summer
July-August · 30-40°C
Very hot; better spent indoors in air-conditioned museums and cafés.

Weather & Climate near State Museum of History of Uzbekistan #

Climate

State Museum of History of Uzbekistan'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 -3°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 29°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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