About Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

The people of Azerbaijan take pride in their carpet-weaving skills as the traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving has been recognized by UNESCO. It is reflected in the National Carpet Museum, one of the greatest handicraft museums in the area, which was built to celebrate this achievement. The new building on Baku’s seafront park is modeled after a rolled carpet itself, and it displays the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets along with rug items of various materials from different time periods. It also has a nice collection of ceramic, metal works, jewelry and applied art-works. The attached shop is one of the best places to buy a great carpet with nice craftsmanship and fair pricing.

Must See

  • The huge collection of traditional Azerbaijani carpets and other classical rugs.
  • The 10,000 items of ceramics.
  • The gallery with metal works of the 14th century. 
  • Jewelry from the bronze age.
  • National garments and embroidery, and applied artworks of the modern age.

How to reach

The place is 1 km away from the city center. Walk through the old city and the sea-side road via Kichik Qala to reach the place in 15 minutes.

Tips

  • Visit the shop in the museum and collect high-quality carpets at a fair price.
  • Attend the public lectures and study courses on carpets and applied arts organised by the museum.
  • Visit the book-store selling books on Azerbaijani crafts and carpet art.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

There is not very high wait time for this place.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

7 AZN per person.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours.

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 9.97°C

 

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