Tashkent (TDI): President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has inaugurated the construction of the National Museum of Uzbekistan, calling it a landmark project that will preserve and promote the country’s cultural heritage.
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony in Tashkent, the President said the initiative reflects Uzbekistan’s broader commitment to reviving its values and national identity since independence. He noted that the new complex would not only showcase the nation’s history but also serve as a hub for science, culture, and enlightenment.
Designed by the Japanese firm Tadao Ando Architect & Associates in partnership with Germany’s Atelier Brückner, the museum will blend architectural elements symbolizing harmony between Eastern and Western traditions. The project is being implemented by CSCEC International Construction, a Chinese contractor.
The museum will cover a total area of 40,000 square meters, featuring a three-story exhibition building with two underground levels, modern storage facilities, restoration laboratories, and a library. It will also house conference halls, lecture rooms, restaurants, and recreational spaces, including a playground for children.
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Currently, Tashkent’s 30 museums hold over one million items, but only a fraction are displayed due to limited exhibition space. The new museum will allow up to 10,000 exhibits to be showcased at once, including rare artifacts from Central Asia, China, Japan, India, and Europe.
“This will be the first large-scale museum in our country’s history,” Mirziyoyev said. “It will preserve unique works of art for future generations and present them to the world. Our goal is for these treasures to become the shared heritage of all humanity.”
The National Museum will also strengthen cultural ties internationally, with future cooperation planned with renowned institutions such as the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the British Museum.
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Located near the Abulqasim Madrasah, the Palace of Friendship of Peoples, and the National Park of Uzbekistan, the complex is expected to emerge as a major cultural and tourist landmark.
Concluding his remarks, President Mirziyoyev expressed confidence that the project would stand for generations as a symbol of Uzbekistan’s role in global history and civilization. He then placed a ceremonial capsule into the foundation, officially launching construction.
