Tashkent Polytechnic Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Amir Temur Avenue, the Tashkent Polytechnic Museum is a wonderfully unpretentious treasure trove for anyone fascinated by how things work. It feels less like a sterile gallery and more like a sprawling, hands-on attic of Uzbekistan's industrial and scientific progress. You'll find everything from colossal, grease-stained Soviet-era machinery to intricate models of irrigation systems that brought life to the region. The sheer scale of some exhibits, with gears and pistons taller than a person, is genuinely awe-inspiring.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the massive collection of vintage cars and tractors, all seemingly ready to roar back to life. The displays on textile manufacturing are fascinating, featuring beautiful, complex looms. For something truly unique, seek out the detailed dioramas explaining the engineering behind Central Asia's ancient water management techniques.
Visitor Information
It's the kind of place where you can easily lose a couple of hours just marveling at the mechanical ingenuity on display. It’s popular with families and local engineering students, giving it a lively, authentic atmosphere. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes—the floors are old and the halls are vast!
Architecture & Building
Housed in a grand, imposing Soviet-era building with high ceilings and a no-nonsense utilitarian feel that perfectly matches its industrial collection.
Contact & Location
Address: 5;7;9;11;13, Amir Temur shoh ko'chasi, Olmaliq, Toshkent Viloyati, 110100, Oʻzbekiston
Phone: +998 71 232 34 30
