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Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Learn about the local history of Ulaanbaatar when you spend time at Gandantegchinlen Monastery. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sükhbaatar Square
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a trip to Sükhbaatar Square. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Sky Resort - Ski facility
Hit the slopes at Sky Resort - Ski facility during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
![The National Museum of Mongolia [Mongolian:Монголын үндэсний түүхийн музей; formerly the National Museum of Mongolian History] is one of the national museums of Mongolia located in the capital Ulan Bator. The National Museum of Mongolia is a cultural, scientific, and educational organization, which is responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of the objects under its curation.
The first museum in Mongolia, which was called the Mongolian National Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fbe75545c036385de18c915cba34e3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Mongolia
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Mongolia, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ulaanbaatar. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
Zaisan Memorial
You can learn about the history of Ulaanbaatar with a stop at Zaisan Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Government Palace
After visiting Government Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ulaanbaatar. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
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Other neighborhoods around Gandan Monastery District
Bayangol
You'll enjoy the mountain views and bars in Bayangol. You might want to make time for a stop at Gandantegchinlen Monastery or KHANBURGEDEI Center.
Chingeltei
You'll enjoy the museums and theaters in Chingeltei. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs or Mongolian Natural History Museum.
Sukhbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Sukhbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at Sukhbaatar Square or Government Palace.
Downtown Ulaanbaatar
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Downtown Ulaanbaatar. You might want to make time for a stop at National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia or Ministry of Health.
Sansar
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Sansar. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sukhbaatar Square are a few top sights nearby.
Bayanzürkh
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Bayanzürkh. You might want to make time for a stop at Mongolia National Park or Terelj National Park.
- Gandantegchinlen Monastery
- Hunting Museum
- Temple of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara
- Golden Temple
- Sükhbaatar Square
- Terelj National Park
- National University of Mongolia
- National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia
- Mongolia National Park
- National Museum of Mongolia
- Sky Resort - Ski facility
- Zaisan Memorial
- Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
- Mongolian Natural History Museum
- Government Palace
- Sukhbaatar Square
- Central Tower
- Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Embassy of Japan
- Chinggis Khan Statue
- Ulaanbaatar City Museum
- Choijin Lama Monastery
- Misheel Expo
- The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum
- National Sports Stadium
- Wedding Palace
- Chinggis Khan Garden
- Steppe Arena
- Ulaanbaatar Opera House
- Mogolian National Modern Art Gallery