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National History Museum

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ranked #6 of 20 attractions in Ulaanbaatar
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: History Museums
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- 15 May 2012
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Nipomo, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Interesting exhibits with a fair amount of english text. the costume exhibits and history on the great Chenggis Khan is not to be missed. A grab history lesson on a land and peoples who literally changed the world. More

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Arlington, Virginia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

If you have a few hours and want to have a good overview of Mongolia's history reaching back to the stone ages into modern times, this is the place to go. There is so much to see and learn. The quality of the exhibits is a bit varied but most text is also available in English and this is a... More

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The National History Museum attempts to put forward a good example of Mongolian history, some of the exhibitions have been great. There is a great desire to maintain information and examples of history but the support it seems to get does not reflect this. It is a worthwhile visit and should not be missed, plus the little amount asked as... More

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Melbourne
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35 reviews 35 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The museum has an amazing amount of history on display. Mongolia really does have a huge amount to show off. It's a pity, though, that it's so small and only seems to focus on three eras in Mongolia's history: the prehistoric, the Genghis Khan era, and the fall of communism. Did nothing else happen between these times? I enjoyed the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

very unique display on various kind of dinosaure fossil More

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miami beach
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42 reviews 42 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I thought I knew about Mongolian culture, until I went to this museum. It's amazing! My favorite wing is where the traditional Mongolian outfits are located. Of course, the ger is a crowd's pleaser too. I loved the souvenir shop. They sell the best magnets in UB, and the cutest fashion accessories made in the Mongolian tradition. Great store to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Great displays of traditional Mongolian culture as well as exhibits from the Stone Age, Hun and Mongel eras. I particularly enjoyed the armour and amazing costumes and headgear. It is easy to find and well signed just off Sukhbaatar Square. During my visit the temperature outside was averaging -25 so this is a great way to fill in a day... More

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Sanford, North Carolina
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44 reviews 44 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Well worth the visit. A little bit of everything in this Museum. Although it's rather small they have a lot of exhibits, a must see for the "fighting dinosaurs" display. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This is a really wonderful museum with fantatic displays which trace the history of Mongolia from the bronze age through to the modern era with a particularly interesting exhibition on the soviet era. Great way to get your head around the turrbulent history More

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Singapore, Singapore
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

The National History Museum is probably the most interesting visit when in UB. I had a deeper understanding and insight into Mongolian history and culture and was very impressed with how the national hero Chinggis Khan had achieved something that no other human beings in history had ever done. There was an entrance fee of about Mongolian dollar 5000. You... More

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