National History Museum
National History Museum
4.5
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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- dc330Bekasi Regency, Indonesia58 contributionsNat Museum of MongoliaJust a walking distance from the sukhbaatar square, be careful not to confused with parlement building across the street. While i went there no audio guide available and had to pay another 10.000 (4usd) for taking photos, which i dont mind. Some exhibition doesnt have any english translation (the first two galleries, if im not mistaken) but the rest just are just fine. Collections are from pre historic age down to modern age, that include variety of traditional clothing on the second floor. All galleries sequenced in timely manner. The only thing that annoy me was because of some section is being renovated, so we have to around and end up going backward in theme. Staff are nice and speak basic english, it also has a small souvenir kiosk by the main entrance. Total time i spent was around 2 hoursVisited January 2020Travelled soloWritten 24 January 2020
- Lilka V2 contributionsMany interesting exhibitions from ancient times until todayThe museum has quite a few well-organized exhibitions - from ancient times until present day, including the Soviet decades and the transition to Democracie at the end of the 20th Century. For a very low price of entrance fee, you get to spend a few hours to see all the halls. There are also temporary exhibitions, as well as a nice small book shop at the entrance, if you are interested in history or archeology litterature. It is inspiring to see how Mongolians cherish and appreciate their past and where they have come from. There were many Original and copy exponats, maps on the walls, an entire hall of traditional clothing of the ethnicities of the different regions of the Country, and even video projection from the 70s or 80s time of how Ulaanbaatar looked like.Visited September 2021Written 23 October 2021
- SummerasalifestyleMalibu, California2,838 contributionsReally excellent20,000 ticket plus another 20,000 if you wanna take photos…kinda honor system. Really good from early early days to modern and today. I particularly enjoyed the modern stuff as Mongolia evolved its politics, social and economic stands Really good.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 July 2023
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4 contributions
Jun 2023
The museum was quite interesting. The exhibits were well done and provided a history of the country. We did lose interest when they got to the Communist period.
Written 20 August 2023
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Lee K
Prairie Village, KS1,034 contributions
Jul 2023
A great museum that covers the very long history of the country. The displays include English descriptions. Several rooms that display the lives and some political history.
Written 30 July 2023
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA2,838 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
20,000 ticket plus another 20,000 if you wanna take photos…kinda honor system.
Really good from early early days to modern and today.
I particularly enjoyed the modern stuff as Mongolia evolved its politics, social and economic stands
Really good.
Really good from early early days to modern and today.
I particularly enjoyed the modern stuff as Mongolia evolved its politics, social and economic stands
Really good.
Written 22 July 2023
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marstar0109
Seoul, South Korea300 contributions
Jan 2023
This is a great place packed with knowledge. There is information from "a" to "z", anything you could possibly want to know about Mongolia, its culture, history, heritage. It is very well organized, has lots of lots of exhibitions and displays. Traditional clothing, ger culture, hisotry of Mongolia through all the ages, the way to democracy, musical intruments, every day accessories and many many more. Definitely recommend to pay it a visit!
Written 29 January 2023
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Roman S.
Vienna, Austria2 contributions
Jul 2022
Interesting history , and wonderful costumes to see, from all over the country, also some prehistoric facts
Written 30 July 2022
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babamar
Lausanne, Switzerland291 contributions
Jun 2022
Even if this museum looks old,it is still interesting to visit this place before a trip in Mongolia to have information regarding history, religion and habits in the country.
The comments were really instructive ;we enjoy the visit.
The comments were really instructive ;we enjoy the visit.
Written 17 July 2022
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Lilka V
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Sep 2021
The museum has quite a few well-organized exhibitions - from ancient times until present day, including the Soviet decades and the transition to Democracie at the end of the 20th Century. For a very low price of entrance fee, you get to spend a few hours to see all the halls. There are also temporary exhibitions, as well as a nice small book shop at the entrance, if you are interested in history or archeology litterature. It is inspiring to see how Mongolians cherish and appreciate their past and where they have come from. There were many Original and copy exponats, maps on the walls, an entire hall of traditional clothing of the ethnicities of the different regions of the Country, and even video projection from the 70s or 80s time of how Ulaanbaatar looked like.
Written 24 October 2021
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Alti
Mongolia1 contribution
Sep 2019
One of the best places you must visit. The findings are fantastic. All the information is in both English and Mongolian; a handy translator device was available to use.
Written 29 August 2020
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chaletaria
London, United Kingdom540 contributions
Sep 2019
The Zanabazar museum proved more interesting. This museum is fine, but one whole floor is devoted to very recent history. If you want to take photos you have to pay twice- ensure you have the photo ticket because the guards will check (repeatedly). The most interesting galleries on ancient history are shut.
Written 25 May 2020
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iamface
Cardiff, UK1,515 contributions
Jul 2019
not so big but ticket price reasonable also easy reached. history & products also full & interesting. staff nice & ok communication. good for visit
Written 15 February 2020
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Renee
Brisbane, Australia7 contributions
Hi, Do they take credit card in the shop or is it cash only? Thanks
Xavier Jimenez
Mersin, Türkiye120 contributions
They may accept cash. But I recommend you to have cash with you
vivientamhk
Hong Kong, China
How much for an adult ticket and a person above aged 12?
arachmichel
Toronto, Canada243 contributions
I went last year, I still have ticket and the brochure:
Adult 5,000 tug
Student 2,500 tug
Child 1,000 tug
Family 6000 tug
Couple 4000 tug
Audio guide tour English 3000 tug
Photography surcharge: 10,000 tug
They don't really speak English and I found out local Mongolians do not have to pay.
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- National History Museum is open:
- Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- We recommend booking National History Museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 7 National History Museum tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience National History Museum:
- 1 Day City Sightseeing with Bogd Khan Winter Palace and Traditional Concert (From RM 584.64)
- Private Jeep City tour with English Speaking Driver (From RM 420.94)
- 1 Day City Tour with All-Museum Private Tour With Free Admission (From RM 420.94)
- Full-Day Tour of Ulaanbaatar With Museum and Black-market (From RM 584.64)
- Crystal Clear Khuvsgul Lake Tour 5 days (From RM 6,631.88)
- Hotels near National History Museum:
- (0.07 km) Urgoo Boutique Hotel
- (0.40 km) Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel
- (0.30 km) UB guesthouse
- (0.29 km) UB Grand Hotel
- (0.31 km) Vast Mongolia Guesthouse & Tours
- Restaurants near National History Museum:
- (0.14 km) Route 22 Restaurant & Wine Lounge
- (0.15 km) Nazca Restaurant & Lounge
- (0.09 km) Elixir Coffee & Wine Lounge
- (0.14 km) Budweiser Pub
- (0.13 km) Bilig Cafe