Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street, this museum feels like the spiritual and artistic heart of Mongolia. It's built around the breathtaking legacy of G. Zanabazar, the 17th-century sculptor and spiritual leader whose work defined an era. You'll find yourself moving from serene Buddhist sculptures to powerful socialist realism paintings, tracing the entire arc of Mongolian visual history. The atmosphere is one of quiet reverence, a world away from the city bustle outside.
Collection Highlights
The undisputed stars are Zanabazar's own masterpieces, including his ethereal 'White Tara' and other gilded bronze Buddhist deities that seem to glow from within. Don't miss the stunning collection of vibrant thangkas (Buddhist scroll paintings) and the fascinating, if imposing, gallery dedicated to 20th-century socialist art.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find on Sambuu Street in the city center, a perfect cultural retreat for a morning or afternoon. Just remember to check their opening hours online as they can vary seasonally.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a solid, classicist-style building that was once a temple library, its unassuming exterior gives little hint of the artistic treasures held inside.
Contact & Location
Address: ger, 21, Замчдын гудамж, Гандан ᠭᠠᠩᠳᠠᠨ, Баянгол ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨ ᠭᠣᠤᠯ, Улаанбаатар ᠤᠯᠠᠭᠠᠨ ᠪᠠᠭᠠᠲᠤᠷ, 16052, Монгол улс ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ
Phone: +976 11 32 6060
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