Museum of Bayan-Ulgii Province

The Museum of Bayan-Ölgii Province (Mongolian: Баян-Өлгий аймгийн музей) is a museum in Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia.

History

The museum was first opened on February 15, 1948 as the Local Studies Cabinet in a classroom at the 1st School of Ölgii. In 1950, the cabinet was relocated to a room in an abandoned mosque building. Later, in 1961, the Local Studies Cabinet was upgraded to the Local Studies Museum of Bayan-Ölgii Province.

Architecture

The museum's current building was built in 1987 by construction crew of Ü. Muratkhan. After 1 year in 1988, building was first opened as 3 floor building same as now.

Exhibitions

The ground floor displays various stuffed wild animals. The upper floor displays information regarding the local history. The top most floor displays the culture and life of the local tribes.