Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
Осорхонаи Гурминҷ
A private instrument museum founded by the late Pamiri actor Gurminj, housing traditional instruments from the Pamirs and Central Asia, with live performances often held.
The museum was founded in the 1990s by Gurminj Zavarbekov, a famous Tajik actor and musician, and holds more than 200 traditional instruments from the Pamirs, including rubab, setar and dutar, many of which can be played. The exhibition rooms feel like a warm family living room. Staff demonstrate the instruments and explain Pamiri musical culture, and small concerts and impromptu jam sessions often take place in the evening. Admission is about 10 to 20 somoni (confirm on site). Opening hours are irregular, so it's best to contact them in advance. It's near Rudaki Avenue and within walking distance.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (hours vary; contact ahead)
Nearby sights
- Ismoil Somoni Monument
- National Library of Tajikistan
- Rudaki Park
- Chaikhana Rohat
- Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Dushanbe Flagpole & Palace of the Nation
- National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
- National Museum of Tajikistan