Bahruz Kangarli Museum

While making a Nakhchivan tour, as you come to the center of the city, the first thing you will notice is the statue of Behruz Kengerli and the Painters’ Park, carrying his name. This place, devoted to one of the most important figures in Azerbaijani painting, is an excellent place to stop for photos and a brief, but artistic pause for the group. Just a few steps from the statue, you will pass the Behruz Kengerli Museum at the intersection of Atatürk and Istiqlal Avenues, and you will enter the artistic heart of Nakhchivan.

As one enters this museum, he gets the impression that he is in the building of a historic significance-a school for girls at the end of the 19th century. Later, this two-floor building, enriched with Eastern and Western architectural elements, underwent restoration and was converted into a museum named after Behruz Kengerli. For visitors, especially tour guests, this building is not merely a place for exhibiting works but, in itself, a warm backdrop to an educational and cultural history of Nakhchivan.

Inside, you’ll be greeted by more than 1,300 pieces selected from Behruz Kengerli’s approximately 2,000 works-a big part of which are the artist’s original paintings. The portraits, landscapes that show Nakhchivan landscapes, paintings of historical monuments, and emotional compositions under the theme of “fugitives” come to amaze both you and the art lovers of your group with their powerful visual story. This way, you get a chance to experience Nakhchivan not only in the streets but also on the artist’s canvases.

The ground plan of the museum exhibition is designed to be easily remembered and one that is easy to walk through. You will get acquainted with the artist’s life downstairs, seeing photos, documents, and personal belongings, while upstairs you will periodically look at his paintings in the theme halls. On a guided tour, you will hear what Kengerli wanted to say in each room, both as an artist and a witness to his time. You will see the paintings and learn the stories behind them.

It will be easy to plan your tour if you know the opening hours of the museum. The Behruz Kengerli Museum is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00–18:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00–17:00, and admission is free. It is closed on Mondays. If you come with a big group or just have a tight schedule during your tour, follow this schedule so that you can easily spend time both around the statue and park area, and inside the museum.

As you walk through the cool, quiet halls of this museum after taking a souvenir photo in front of the Behruz Kengerli statue, you will begin to see Nakhchivan in a different light. You will feel the love the artist has for his homeland in every canvas and be glad we put this as a stop in your schedule. If you’re looking to explore Nakhchivan’s artistic side and be taken through an unforgettable cultural journey, then this tour of the statue of Behruz Kengerli and his museum is right up your alley.