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MUSEUM
 The
National Museum of Mongolian History
The museum of Mongolian History is located in the very center
of Ulaanbaatar. It was founded in 1924 and contains some of
the oldest collections in the country. It houses more than
40,000 archaeological, historical, and ethnographic objects.
The ten galleries show Mongolian history and culture from
the dawn of humanity to present day. The rare and esteemed
displayed items include the remains from the Hunnu period
(the first Mongolia state) of 3RD B.C. to 1ST A.D. There are
also intriguing signs of human remnants from the early stone
and bronze ages. Taking the tour gives one a clear insight
on the developing stages of early Mongolia and well into modern
times. The ethnographic section features a furnished ger (yurt)
and a collection of saddles.
Tel: 976 - 11 - 325 656
Fax: 976 - 11 - 326 802
E-mail: nmmh@mongol.net
Address: Chingeltei duureg,
Hudaldaanii gudamj 1,
Ulaanbaatar 210646
Mongolia
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It is said that there are only two museums of mechanical toys
in the world. One of them was the international museum of mechanical
science of the merited worker Z.Tumen-Ulzii. The president of
the international academy of mechanical science, the American
millionaire, Jerry Slocum one said that the Mongolian mechanical
toy production had left already behind the world level.
Z.Tumen-Ulzii when a child found four wooden
pieces with grooves in his father's trunk. When he asked his
mother what is was she told it was the toy made very clever
boy. Tumen-Ulzii tried to assemble the toy, but he failed,
he added two more grooves and succeeded to create a figure.
Since then he started to invent different sophisticated mechanical
toys. He started to collect all his inventions he made since
1968. In 1983 he received a patent for his toys.
On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the
Mongolyn Nuuts Tovchoo (Secret History of the Mongols) Tumen-Ulzii
has opened his first exhibition of mechanical toys under the
name of "National Toy Museum" and later has changed
it into International Museum of Wisdom at the advice of the
General Secretary of the International Intellectual Toys.
At present the museum, besides Mongolian mechanical
toys, has at its disposal toys from over 100 countries of
the world. Z.Tumen-Ulzii says that the international academy
of mechanical toys has decided to hold its regular meeting
in Ulaanbaatar in 2004 when 350 creative artists of over 100
countries are expected to arrive.
Tel: 976 - 11 - 326 - 479
Fax: 976 - 11 - 311 - 965
E-mail: motuuv@hotmail.com
 The
Museum of Natural History
The Museum houses large collections of Mongolia's natural history,
culture and minerals exhibits. The museum covers five areas:
geology, zoology, botany, anthropology and paleontology. Its
paleontological section with skeletons, fossils and eggs of
giant dinosaurs is a must for every visitor. While most of the
exhibits cover the natural history of Mongolia, the museum is
undergoing expansion and will cover the natural history of the
whole world.
Tel / Fax: +976 - 11 - 323 - 150
Address: Huvisgalchdiin urgun chuluu
Ulaanbaatar 210646
Mongolia
 The
Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts
The museum was named in honor of the first Mongolian Buddhist
leader, Bogd Khaan (a gifted painter, sculptor, linguist and
architect). It opened in 1966 and shows Mongolian art work from
the Paleolithic Age (early stone age) to the early 20th century.
Mongolia, known as the land of rock paintings,
has well over 200 historical rock painting sites. Three types
of prehistoric rock carvings and paintings can be seen: the
Paleolithic (40,000-120,000 ago), Neolithic (8000-4000 ago)
and Bronze Age (4000-1000B.C). The popular animal decorated
style paintings are also exhibited on large flat stones. Figures
of beautiful deer sculptures are also on exhibit.
The displayed museum artwork proceeds right into
the 13th century and exhibits the supercilious portraits of
the Great Mongolian Khaans: Chinggis, Uguudei and Khubilai
(which can be viewed in the hallway of the museum).
Zanabazar's master-piece:the White (Sita) and
Green (Syama) Taras depicts the spirit of God expressed in
the beauty of women.
Thanka, the portable icon painting, is done in
colors obtained from minerals and precious stones, is a graphic
art piece. Silk paintings are yet another popular attraction
to art lovers who flock too the museum.
Tel: 976 - 11 - 326 - 060
Fax: 976 - 11 - 323 - 986
 Gandantegchilen
Monastery & Janraiseg Temple
The center of Mongolian Buddhism and largest
functioning monastery in Mongolia. Was built in 1810 onwards,
partly destroyed in 1930's and partly reconstructed in 1990.
It is the only monastery where Buddhist services continued
to function even during the communist past. One of the largest
standing Buddhism Gods in Central and East Asia, gild image
of Megjid Janraiseg (Buddha of Compassion and mercy), situated
in Gandantegchilen. This Buddha is called Avolekashvara in
Sanskrit and worshipped as the manifestation of compassion
of all Buddhas of the past, present and the future. This was
initially built in 1911 as a sign of Independence of Mongolia
by the decree of Bogd Khan 8th (King of Mongolia). It was
dismembered and taken by Russians to make bullets in the WW
2nd in 1942. This image of Janraiseg newly made in 1996 and
considered to be made in better quality then the previous
one.
 Bogd
Khaan Winter Palace Museum
The Bogd Khaan Museum, originally winter palace of the last
king as of pre-Revolutionary Mongolia, named Bogd Javzandamba
Agvaanluvsan 8th, was built in the area of the Temple of Mercy,
between 1893-1903. This king was born in 1869 in the family
of a Dalai Lama's vice-dignitary in a palace called "shodda".
In this palace of Lhasa (Tibet) lived people of high social
class - Bogd Agvaanluvsan was only 5 years old when he was proclaimed
as the supreme religious leader. He died in 1924. The museum
consists in two ensembles: the first includes the Temples and
Monasteries and the second is the Winter Palace. Inside the
home is the Bogd Khaan's ornate ger covered with snow leopard
skins. The main gate to the temple was made without a single
nail.
Tel: 976 - 11 - 342 - 195
 The
Choijin Lama Monastery Museum
Built between 1904 and 1908, this museum was originally a temple
for the younger brother of the last Bogd Khaan, the political
and religious leader of Mongolia. It houses, among other works
of art, an impressive collection of masks and costumes formerly
used in the religious dances called "TSAM". There
are many original wooden and bronze statues of various gods;
some created by Zanabazar, the famous Mongolian sculptor.
Tel: 976 - 11 - 324 - 788
Address: PO Box 363
Ulaanbaatar 210349
Mongolia
The Camel "Living Dinosaur"
traveling museum
Some interesting facts you will learn at the Camel museum:
The two-humped bactrain camel is one the worlds' rarest and
most unique camels known to man. Besides Mongolia, the bactrain
camel is also popular in Russia and China. The Mongolian camel
population is estimated at 355,600- which is believed to be
about 1.8 per cent of the worlds' camels.
Although the Camel is a domesticated animal of
herders, in relation to the other domesticated herder livestock,
the camels are by far the more durable and better adapted
to Mongolia's harsh wintry weather. Its wool coat, which is
shed in the summer, acts as an insulator in the winter. An
adult male camel can give up to 18 kg of wool per year. A
female camel can impressively produce up to 575 liters of
milk during her 18 months lactation period. A Camel's health
can also be determined by the state of their humps, which
will droop or sag when ill or thirsty. A Camel typically drink
40-50 liters of water a day. One which has not drank for several
days can consume nearly 200 liters in a single day.
Theatrical Museum
Located on Ih Surggliin Gudamj. The museum is devoted to the
history of Mongolian theater. There are rare photos of Mongolian
actors and actresses. Wonderful collection of puppets. This
collection presents the history of post 1921 theater in Mongolia
through photographs, costumes, scale models of buildings and
sets, ect. Movies, Puppet Theater, the circus, and folk music
and dance are also presented.
Tel. 976 - 11 - 311 - 320
E - mail: dtsedmaa@yahoo.com
Address: Central Cultural Palace,
10-th floor
Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
 Mongolian
National Gallery
Detail from Our Collective Farm, Ts.Davaakhuu, 1979, gouache
on cotton, Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery
Founded in 1989, the Gallery has an impressive collection
of painting representing modern art and traditional Mongolian
fine arts. More than 6000 exhibits in the Gallery include
paintings, sculptures, applique and embroidery made both in
modern and classical Mongolian technique. The most important
works include “Stallions Fighting” by Tsevegjav,
“Black Camel” by Sengetsokhio, and “The
Tale of the Great Horse” by Tengicbold. One gallery
is devoted to Mongol Zurag, or traditional Mongolian painting.
Tel: +976 (1) 327177
Fax: +976 (1) 313191
Memorial Museum Of The Victims Of Political
Repression
Founded in 1996, this museum is dedicated to the more than
25,000 Mongolians who lost their lives during the purges of
the 1930’s. The two-story wooden building which houses
the museum was once the home of the late Prime Minister Genden,
a victim of the purges. Personal belongings, archival records,
posters, and a reproduction of a prison room bring to life
this tragic chapter in Mongolian history.
The Ulaanbaatar City Museum
The history of Ulaanbaatar from its founding in 1639 to the
present day is illustrated through photographs, paintings,
and tapestries. Noteworthy items include a panorama of Ulaanbaatar
carved in an elephant tusk to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary
of the modern city (1974) and woodblock prints by the artist
Natsagdorj.
The Military Museum
Divided into two sections, the east wing shows Mongolian military
history from the Stone Age to the period of Manchu occupation.
The west wing shows post-independence military history (1921-present
day). The more than 2000 items on display include flags, uniforms,
and weapons (note the gun made in 1372). Don’t miss
the painting of the Battle of Hiagtig (March 18, 1921) done
in Mongol Zurag style. Outside the museum, tanks and anti-aircraft
artillery are displayed.
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