List of museums in Turkmenistan

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This is a list of museums in Turkmenistan.

Ashgabat

The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan Ashgabat flagpole.jpg
The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits Museum of the First President of Turkmenistan Dmitry Medvedev in Turkmenistan 4-5 July 2008-11.jpg
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits Museum of the First President of Turkmenistan

Annau

Mary

Türkmenabat

Balkanabat

Dashoguz

Turkmenbashi

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References

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  2. Музей Нейтралитета Туркменистана
  3. «Мы увезём с собой яркие, незабываемые впечатления от туркменского гостеприимства и отдыха в Авазе»