Mirzo Ulugbek Memorial museum is dedicated to Mirzo Ulugbek, the famous Central Asian statesman, mathematician, astronomer and poet who lived in the Middle Ages, and the historical astronomy of the region. It is located opposite the Ulugbek observatory in Samarkand. On the right side of the museum, below, there is a statue of Ulugbek with a starry sky. The museum was opened in Uzbekistan in 1964 by Sharof Rashidov. The author of its project is the architect A. Bobokhonov. In 2010, Ulugbek observatory, museum and nearby historical monuments were extensively renovated and restored. The museum tells the story of Mirzo Ulugbek's life and work, scientific research, astronomy and mathematics of that time. In addition, historical astronomical and mathematical equipment and instruments can be viewed in the museum. In this museum, you can see historical books and manuscripts, the ruins of the observatory and its surrounding areas, including exhibits found in Afrasiab, miniature models of Samarkand and a number of other architectural monuments of Uzbekistan, including some architectural monuments of Bukhara and Shahrisabz, and other exhibits. Other museums Amir Temir Museum Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand State Museum of History of Uzbekistan Nukus Museum of Art External links Museums in Uzbekistan References Museums in Uzbekistan