MUSÉE CHINGGIS KHAAN

On the former site of the Ulaanbaatar Museum of Natural History, a new building has been erected. Recognizable by its clean lines and white dome surmounted by a golden eagle, it houses the Chinggis Khaan Museum which, since October 11, 2022, has housed fifteen exhibition rooms spread over nine levels, containing over 10,000 objects and artifacts from all over the country. Some of the pieces, which are copies of the archaeological furniture found on Mongolian sites, were handcrafted for the occasion; others were chartered from abroad, while still others were purchased directly from private collectors to complete the museum's holdings.

Established in July 2019 by the Mongolian Ministry of Culture, the institution is tasked with researching and promoting the role and impact of Mongolia's most famous emperor, as well as helping to develop local historical tourism. The museum's collections serve to show the public the influence Chinggis Khaan - and his successors - had, to perpetuate his achievements and to preserve this important part of the country's history.

The first two halls focus on the first populations to inhabit Mongolia: the Xiongnu, then the Uyghur, Turk and Mongol tribes. The next three halls focus on Chinggis Khaan himself, the founding of his empire and his descendants. The penultimate hall shows the role the Mongols have come to play in the world and, finally, the great hall of honor is reserved for a golden statue of Chinggis Khaan.

The exhibition space is immense, covering more than 10,000^m2: allow at least two hours for the visit. The explanatory panels are all written in Mongolian, but QR codes provide access to their content in English. The texts are often very long and rich, so we recommend you book a guided tour (in English only) to get the most out of your visit. The museum is also interactive, with explanatory videos subtitled in English.

In addition to the ticket office, the first floor features a left-luggage office, a café, a souvenir store and a temporary exhibition area. The museum also includes a small theater and a conference room, where regular events are organized, including educational workshops for children, as well as a laboratory, library and coin restoration room.

Not to be missed during your stay in Ulaanbaatar.