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Gurminj Museum of Music Instruments, Dushanbe

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#5 of 10 in Museums in Tajikistan
Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Learn about the history of music at Gurminj Museum of Music Instruments, housing mostly string instruments and drums. Roam through the museum to discover various local instruments that include doira (tambourine), tabl daf (drum), rubab (mandolin), ghizhak (fiddle), and setor (sitar). The museum often hosts concerts, so ask about their upcoming events if you want to learn more about Tajik cultural heritage and attend an entertaining music lesson. To visit Gurminj Museum of Music Instruments on your holiday in Dushanbe, and find out what else Dushanbe has to offer, use our Dushanbe.
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  • By JGDynamo
    The Gurminj Museum of Music Instruments is a marvelous little museum in Dushanbe. You can play the instruments (if you know how and are careful) there was a music lesson taking place while we were...  more »
  • By M A
    This museum is small but packed with musical instruments, mostly from the Pamir Mts and Tajikistan but has some other instruments from around the world as well. Friendly musicians escort you through.....  more »
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