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The 7 Best Specialty Museums in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
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1. Ongi art gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ongi gallery is operating for the development of national and modern arts as our mission is to make paintings of Mongolian artists known internationally and to make them accessible to collectors and curators globally.
2. International Intellectual Museum
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
3. Choijin Lama Temple Museum
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4.0 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Retired_Miami - Miami, United States
The artwork and paper mache masks were over the top fabulous. Fascinating to take pics of the outside of the temples with the modern skyscrapers in the background. We pretty much had it to ourselves. Very mellow peaceful place to chill.
4. The Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
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4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By dnaleciz - Moreno Valley, United States
At one time in the past Dinosaurs of all shapes, sizes and appetites apparently roamed the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. Their fossilized bones and eggs were found in the 1920s by an American explorer. If one desires to see the fossilized remains, one needs to travel approximately 1.5 miles west of Sukhbaatar Square to the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs. The Museum is located on the north side of Independence Square in an old but very colorful dilapidated building. Entering the building, one finds a ticket booth with a friendly English speaking young lady, who will tell you everything you need to know (and then some) about Mongolian dinosaurs. After you purchase your ticket you proceed into the hall. There you come face to skull with some of the best examples of Mongolian dinosaur fossils in this museum. The centrepiece of the museum is the UV-lit 4meter tall, 3-ton, flesh-eating Tarbosaurus bataar (a cousin of the Tyrannosaurus rex) and the smaller Saurolophus, with its distinctive cranial crest. Wow! The Tarbosaurus bataar made international headlines in 2012 when it sold for over US$1 million at an auction in Texas. The Mongolian government protested that the fossil had been illegally stolen and smuggled out of Mongolia and demanded its return. The legal battle ended when a US judge ruled in favor of Mongolia. The remains were returned to Mongolia and became the initial entry for the Mongolian Dinosaur Museum in 2013. Surrounding these two show stoppers are 11 glass display case displaying fossilized dinosaur eggs and the various remains of different species of dinosaurs. Informational cards in Mongolian and English help to provide information on each exhibit. The second floor contains three additional rooms which includes examples of Velociraptor and Protoceratops remains. and a nest of Oviraptor eggs. The Mesozoic and Paleozoic era Exhibition Halls are also located on the second floor. The museum is very small, and cramped for space. It is housed in the old Lenin Museum Building, constructed in 1974 and in need of a complete rebuild. According to the Mongolian government there are plans to expand it into a world-class institution in the near future. The staff of 28 is doing the best they can with what they currently have. If you have ever watched the movie, Jurassic Park and where thrilled by the dinosaurs, this is an excellent museum to view there remains Highly recommend spending 1 to 11/2 hours at this location. Well worth the time and effort. Hours of operation: Summer (Mid May to Mid September: 1000 - 1900 / Winter (Mid September to Mid May: 0900 - 1800. Entrance fee: Adults: T 5,000 ($1.83 US) / Senior citizens: T 3,000 ($1.09 US) / Camera & video fee required. A small gift shop is located in the lobby, Restrooms are located in the work area of the museum and one needs to ask for directions to find them.
