Museums

Baku Old City: Numismatics Museum Entry Ticket

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Explore Azerbaijan’s monetary past with access to rare coins, historic banknotes, and currency artifacts in Baku’s Museum of Money.

Step inside the exhibition spaces and begin your self-guided journey through centuries of economic and cultural change.

Admission includes entry to the museum’s coin and currency funds, featuring collections from ancient empires to the modern manat.

Bilingual informational plaques throughout the museum help you uncover the stories behind each currency and its place in history.

General admission to exhibition spaces

Access to coin and currency funds

Bilingual informational plaques on monetary history

Personal tour guide services or audio guide devices

Access to other major Old City landmarks like the Maiden Tower or the Palace of the Shirvanshahs unless a specific multi-site ticket is purchased

Hotel transfers or transportation to and from the Icherisheher reserve

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore Azerbaijan’s Museum of Money in Baku with general admission, access to rare coin and currency funds, and bilingual informational plaques.

Getting started

Present your entry ticket at the Museum of Money’s main entrance in central Baku to begin your visit. Once inside, you are free to explore the exhibition spaces at your own pace. Museum staff are available to assist with directions or answer questions about the displays.

What to expect

Museum of Money

This museum offers a focused look at Azerbaijan’s monetary heritage, from ancient coins to contemporary banknotes, all within an accessible exhibition space.

Examine a diverse collection of currency, including coins minted under the Sassanid and Safavid dynasties, as well as modern Azerbaijani manats, each reflecting key moments in the nation’s economic and cultural evolution.

Your ticket grants access to the museum’s coin and currency funds, allowing you to view rare and historically significant monetary artifacts not typically found elsewhere in the region.

Bilingual informational plaques throughout the exhibition provide context on monetary history, highlighting the significance of each era and the stories behind notable pieces.

Wrapping up

After exploring the exhibits, you are welcome to revisit any section or take additional time to read the bilingual plaques before exiting. If you wish to visit other Old City landmarks such as the Maiden Tower or the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, separate tickets are required.

What to bring

Bring a digital or printed copy of your ticket for scanning at the entrance.

Carry valid personal identification if you are using a discounted student or child ticket.

Wear comfortable, slip-resistant walking shoes suitable for navigating the historic cobblestone paths around the museum.

Bring a smartphone or camera for taking personal photographs, but ensure you do not use flash.

What's not allowed

Flash photography is strictly forbidden inside the exhibition spaces to protect the delicate surfaces of ancient currencies and documents.

Large suitcases, heavy backpacks, and bulky luggage are not permitted due to the compact nature of the museum's interior.

Food and open beverage containers are not allowed within the exhibition rooms.

Tripods, professional filming equipment, and drones are not permitted without an authorized commercial permit.

Touching the display cases, security barriers, or any exposed ancient architecture is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

The museum is highly inaccessible to wheelchair users, as it is located inside a 12th-century historical mosque building in the Old City.

Access to the entrance requires traveling over uneven, sloped, and historic stone pathways.

The interior features narrow spaces and structural restrictions typical of medieval architecture, which cannot easily accommodate strollers or large mobility aids.

Additional information

The exhibition is highly specialized and compact, with most visitors completing their self-guided tour in 30 to 45 minutes.

Standard operational hours are daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, with the final entry slot closing shortly before the end of the day.

Ticket pricing for foreign adults is approximately 15 AZN, and multi-site combo tickets covering several Old City attractions can often be purchased at the main ticketing booths.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.