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The 8 Best History 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. National History Museum
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4.5 based on 763 reviews
Reviewed By MarkWaters79 - England, United Kingdom
Very much worth a look. Next to the Palace. 8000 MNT entry fee. 10,000 MNT if you want to take photos. Admittedly I just took photos anyway, discreetly. Lots to see and well laid out into different sections.
2. Mongolian Statehood History Museum
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
3. G.K Zhukov house Museum
4. Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia
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4.0 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By dnaleciz - Moreno Valley, United States
Located in the southern section of Ulaanbaatar city is the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum (or Winter Palace). This a definitely must visit site. This particular museum is a considerable distance from the center of the city and can be reached by public bus, taxi or on foot (approximately 1 hour walk during the winter). The complex was built between 1893 and 1903 as the Winter home of the Mongolian leader. In 1926, several years after the death of the last Mongolian Khan, the government decided to convert the remaining property of the Bogd khaan into a public museum. It was converted to a museum, displaying objects of historical and artistic value, religious idols, the royal collection of stuffed animals, and other items which had been owned or used by the Bogd Khaan and his family.. Today the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum consists of seven Summer Prayer temples and the Winter palace, which was built in European style and later modified to reflect Buddhist ideals.. It is the oldest museum in Mongolia and it contains the biggest historical collection in the country. The Khaan at one time had four residences throughout Mongolia and this is the only one to have survived. This complex is one of the few historical attractions in Mongolia which was not destroyed or closed down by the Soviets or the Communist rulers during their occupation of the country from 1921 to 1986. Within the grounds of the Winter Palace one will find the Gate of Peace and Happiness, the Cooling Pavilion as well as 6 significantly beautiful temples, each containing Buddhist artwork, scripture and thangka., The palace complex consists of a total of 19 to 20 structures each displaying various items. The museum has 8,600 plus items on display. On display are many of the Bogd Khan's possessions, such as his throne and bed, his collection of art and stuffed animals, his ornate ceremonial ger, a pair of ceremonial boots, and also a regalia worn by the Bogd Khan's pet elephant. The green roof buildings are amazing and each building gives a look into the royal way of life. Life was good if you were the Khaan or part of the royal family. Excellent museum and I strongly recommend spending 3-4 hour at this museum taking in the sights and learning about Mongolian royal life. Winter hours of operation:: 1000 - 1700 Monday - Friday / Summer hours of operation: 0900 - 2000 Everyday. Entry fees: Adults: T 8,000 ($2.92 US) / Students: T 3,000 ($1.09) / Children: T 1,500 ($0.54) / Camera fee: T 50,000 ($18.28) / Video fee: T 70,000 ($25.59)
5. Ulaanbaatar City Museum
6. Memorial Museum of the Victims of Political Repression
7. Manzshir, museum
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
8. Wildlife Musem
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
