National Museum of Mongolia facts for kids
| Монголын Үндэсний музей | |
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| Established | 1971 (as the Museum of the Revolution) |
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| Location | Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Type | National History |
The National Museum of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монголын Үндэсний музей) is a super cool place in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. It's like a giant treasure chest filled with amazing things that tell the story of Mongolian history. This museum helps collect, take care of, and explain objects from the past. It's a cultural, scientific, and educational place for everyone to learn.
How the Museum Started
The idea for the National Museum of Mongolia began a long time ago in 1924. That's when people started collecting items for a national museum. Many smart people helped gather these early collections. Some famous researchers included Pyotr Kozlov, V. I. Lisovskii, A. D. Simukov, and an American named Roy Chapman Andrews.
For a while, all the historical, cultural, and natural items were kept in one big building. This building was called the State Central Museum. It was built in 1956.
The Museum Today
The building you see today was built in 1971. Back then, it was known as the Museum of Revolution. But in April 2008, the museum got a new name. It became the National Museum of Mongolia, which is what it's called now.
What You Can See
The museum has many exciting exhibits for you to explore. These exhibits cover different periods of Mongolian history. You can learn about ancient times, even before the mighty Mongol Empire. There are also sections about the Mongol Empire itself.
You can discover what Mongolia was like when it was ruled by the Qing dynasty. There are also displays about traditional Mongolian life and clothing. You can even see cool snuff bottles! Most of the signs in the museum are in both Mongolian and English. This makes it easy for many visitors to understand. The museum also publishes a journal each year with interesting articles.
Amazing Collections
The National Museum of Mongolia is the biggest museum in the country. It holds more than 57,000 objects! These items tell the story of Central Asian history and Mongolia from ancient times up to the end of the 20th century. A part of these amazing items is shown in ten different exhibition halls.
One special collection shows the traditional clothes of different Mongolian groups. It's fascinating to see the variety of styles! The historical items are divided into three main groups. These include archaeological finds, objects from Mongolia's medieval history, and modern historical items. There are also photographs, recordings, and important documents.
See also
In Spanish: Museo Nacional de Mongolia para niños
- List of museums in Mongolia
