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Museum Visits in Uzbekistan Up 14.5% in 2025
According to the Statistics Committee, museum visits in Uzbekistan rose 14.5% in 2025, reaching nearly 5.5 million visits across 137 facilities.
Andijan Allocates 730 Million Soums for Guinness Record
Andijan regional authorities allocated 730 million soums to finance the Guinness World Record inclusion of the Andijan Polka dance.
Uzbekistan Expands Cultural Heritage Agency's Powers
Uzbekistan has enacted a law expanding the powers of the Cultural Heritage Agency to strengthen oversight and management of tangible …
Uzbekistan Culture Days to Be Held in Kyrgyzstan on 27-28 July
Uzbekistan Culture Days will take place in Cholpon-Ata on 27-28 July, featuring about 200 artists and cultural figures from Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan, UNESCO Discuss Cultural Heritage Projects
Gayane Umerova and UNESCO World Heritage Centre Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo met in Busan to discuss cultural heritage preservation projects …
Tashkent Modernist Architecture Added to UNESCO Heritage List
Tashkent's modernist architecture has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing a major period in the city's architectural …
Uzbekistan Museums Hold More Than 2.6 Million Exhibits
Museums in Uzbekistan held 2.657 million exhibits as of 1 January 2026 and conducted 56,142 guided tours during 2025, official …
Honored Artist Nasiba Madrakhimova Passes Away at 80
Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Nasiba Madrakhimova, leading soloist of the Bakhor dance ensemble, has passed away at the age of …
Uzbekistan History Museum Reopens After Renovation
The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan will reopen on 24 July 2026 after a two-year renovation, with free admission …
Cultural Heritage Agency Halts Unauthorized Repairs at Blue Domes Landmark
Uzbekistan's stopped unauthorized repair work at the Blue Domes café, a state-protected cultural heritage site in Tashkent.