According to the National Statistical Committee, as of January 1, 2026, museums in Uzbekistan held 2.657 million exhibits in their main collections.
The presented statistical data reflects the state of museum funds at the beginning of 2026, as well as the activity of museums in conducting tours during 2025. In particular, 56,142 guided tours were organized across the country.
The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan will resume operations after completing a two-year period of reconstruction. The museum's press service announced that the official opening ceremony will take place on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
From July 24 to July 26, 2026, the museum will host open days during which citizens of Uzbekistan can visit the exhibitions free of charge.
The museum closed to visitors on June 4, 2024, due to the renovation of exhibition halls and the restoration of the building's facade. The State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan is one of the oldest museums in Central Asia.
The museum was founded in 1876 and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. It received the status of a state museum on August 5, 1994.
The museum's collections house over 350,000 exhibits. These collections include archaeological finds, numismatic collections, manuscripts, and ethnographic materials that reflect the region's history from ancient times to the present day.
