About
The Savitsky Museum stands on Doslik Street in Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan in western Uzbekistan. It is also known as the Nukus Museum of Art and as the Igor Savitsky Museum, and it is one of the best-known cultural institutions in the region.
The museum's reputation rests on its collection, which brings together Russian avant-garde art and Central Asian artifacts. Few visitors expect to find work of this scope in a desert town, and that contrast is much of the museum's appeal. Walking through the galleries, you move between two traditions that rarely share a room.
What to expect
- Russian avant-garde art, shown alongside the museum's Central Asian holdings
- Central Asian artifacts, giving local context to the wider collection
- A surprising setting, set in the desert landscape of Karakalpakstan
Planning your visit
The museum is suited to visitors who want art and history in equal measure, and to anyone travelling through Karakalpakstan who wants a reason to linger in Nukus. Allow time to take in the full collection at a relaxed pace. For up-to-date visiting details, you can call the museum on +998 61 222 25 55.