City: Bishkek
Top Things to do in Bishkek
10 Museums in Bishkek That You Shouldn't Miss
Just at the northern edge of the Ala Too mountain range lies Kyrgyzstan's lively northern capital, Bishkek. With numerous green spaces, parks and gardens alongside Soviet-era buildings and monuments, the city retains its former Soviet Asian flavor. The city is home to many monuments and cultural institutions, including the National Historical Museum and Ala Too Square, where the changing of the guard takes place daily. The Dordoy Bazaar provides ample shopping, especially for Chinese exports.
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1. Galeria M
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Children Scientific Complex
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The first museum of science and technology in Kyrgyzstan. The unique interactive exposition of more than 50 exhibits dedicated to the laws of physics, astronomy and mathematics. Research shows, master classes and workshops.
3. SAIMALUU TASH Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The souvenir store where you can find handmade goods from all over Kyrgyzstan, from souvenirs to artworks of a local master hands. The Art Gallery itself produces hand embroidered wall carpets, patchwork panels for interior decoration. Using old, traditional methods and technics of execution we deliver new looking accessories with new design, consisting a yore authenticity of kyrgyz art.
4. Exhibition Hall of Union of Artists
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. Museum of Fine Arts
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By OneAddictedTraveler - Lake Elmo, United States
This museum houses a mixed collection of fine arts. We found the textiles and needlework more interesting than the paintings. The collection of sculpture was fascinating.
6. Mikhail Frunze Museum
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4.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By AikenBill - Coastal South Carolina, United States
Everything here is written in Russian. We (two Americans) had a local translator with us and also a Museum employee who told about the exhibits. Our translator was a lifesaver in this museum. (The Museum Staff member was great! She sensed our interest and responded with maybe more of a lively explanation that is normally given to visitors. KUDOs to her!) Museum tells the tale of the Soviet founder of the Kyrgyzstan SSR, (I may err here: Maybe all the "Stans" were consolidated during the 1920's?) The battles between the Red and White factions factor into the museum's narrative. Static model displays weapons as well as the house where the hero Frunze was born. Lots of very detailed history here as the Soviet Union was founded. In retrospect, I wonder if the=is fellow Frunze was the (partly) the inspiration for Pasternak's Zhivago? Fun place to try and learn some of this complex history.
7. Aaly Tokombaev House Museum
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
8. Toktogul Literary Museum
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
