History of the Museum
A national institution for Mongolia's heritage
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum was established by the Government of Mongolia to research, preserve and exhibit the history and culture of the Mongolian state. The museum opened to the public in 2022 in the heart of Ulaanbaatar.
With nine floors of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum presents the continuity of Mongolian statehood — from the ancient nomadic empires of the steppe to the modern era.
Key milestones
Key milestones in the development of the museum since its founding in 2019.
Museum established
Resolution No. 280 established the Chinggis Khaan National Museum under Mongolia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports.
Construction design changed
Minister's Order No. A/425 modified the construction design from the Natural History Museum to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
Conceptual project working group
Working group members were established to develop the conceptual project for the museum via Order No. A/425.
Exhibit relocation authorized
Order No. A/56 authorized relocating 5,092 exhibits from the National Museum and 12,037 exhibits from the Natural History Museum.
Concept presented to the Prime Minister
Academician S. Chuluun presented the museum concept at a meeting attended by Mongolia's Prime Minister.
Old buildings retired
Resolution No. 365 retired museum buildings A and B as assets and approved demolition of the treasury building.
Exhibition working group formed
Prime Minister Decree No. 131 established a Working Group for organizing exhibits and exhibitions.
Main direction planning
Order No. A/69 created a working group for planning the museum's main direction and presentations.
Demolition and land transfer decisions
A letter was sent regarding decisions to demolish the Natural History Museum building and transfer the land to the new museum.
Consultation on the halls
A consultation meeting was held with nine representatives discussing hall names, exhibit types, and distribution.
Work plan and budget approved
The work plan and budget were approved via resolutions 2019/34, 2019/03, and 2019/05.
Fire safety review
Fire department conclusion No. 05 was issued regarding building specifications and fire safety concerns.
Standards compliance confirmed
State inspector conclusion No. 01-07-0153/543 confirmed the building's compliance with most urban development standards.
Hermitage Museum agreement
An agreement was signed with the Hermitage Museum to transfer a copy of the Chinggis Stone Inscription during the Prime Minister's visit to Russia.
Demolition completed
Demolition of the Natural History Museum was completed at 100 percent.
Asset retirement approved
Resolution No. 639 approved the retirement of Natural History Museum assets.
Museum rules approved
Minister's Order A/36 approved the museum rules, and M. Batbayar was assigned administrative responsibilities.
Construction drawings confirmed
The comprehensive construction drawings were reviewed and confirmed by the state budget expert.
Museum registered
The museum was registered with the State Registration Office under number 6524311, receiving certificate No. 000196441, and an official stamp was ordered.
Land transfer requested
Capital Governor S. Amarsaikhan requested the transfer of land from the Natural History Museum to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
Concept approved by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh approved the "Concept of the Chinggis Khaan National Museum."
Architectural task renewed
Chief Architect B. Uuganbayar renewed the architectural planning task for the museum.
Construction bidding announced
Construction bidding was announced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports.
Foundation name certified
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum Foundation certified its legal entity name.
Exhibit working groups established
Minister's Order No. A/79 established one main and six sub-working groups for managing exhibits.
Logo and brand book contest
A 14-day contest was announced for the creation of the museum's logo and brand book.
Foundation charter approved
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum Foundation charter was approved.
Foundation registered
A legal entity registration certificate was issued for the Foundation, and a seal was ordered.
Council of Scientists formed
The Prime Minister's 39th order established the "Council of Scientists" for professional consultation.
Land ownership certificate
The land ownership certificate was handed over per capital governor Order No. A/423.
Groundbreaking ceremony
Soil, water, and sacred samples from 21 provinces were collected and buried in a copper box, and the groundbreaking ceremony was held with Prime Minister U. Khurelsukh. "Bilguun Mongolian Construction" LLC won the tender and began construction.
Council recommendation
The Council of Scientists made a recommendation regarding the museum.
Sacred fund sealed
The Shunshig fund was placed in the museum basement with the sacred samples sealed.
Museum rules approved
Minister S. Chuluun approved the museum rules.
First director appointed
Academician S. Chuluun was appointed as the first director via ministerial order.
Organizational structure approved
Minister Ch. Nomin approved the museum's organizational structure.
Building accepted
The State Commission accepted the completed building for commissioning.
Merger with the State History Museum
Government Resolution No. 336 merged the Mongolian State History Museum with the Chinggis Khaan National Museum. Director's Order A/61 approved the Academic Council rules and members, and Order No. A/60 approved the magazine editorship.
News magazine editorship
Director's Order No. A/62 approved the editorship for the museum's news magazine.
Museum opens with first online exhibition
The first online exhibition "MEMORIES OF MONGOLS: GENGHIS KHAN" opened, coinciding with the building's opening and the commemoration of the 859th anniversary of Chinggis Khaan's passing.
Council meeting
The Council of Scientists held a meeting discussing exhibitions and performances.
Joined ICOM
Thirty-nine museum specialists joined the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in Paris.
French Ambassador's visit
French Ambassador Sebastien Surun visited and discussed cooperation with Director S. Chuluun.
Korean delegation
The Director received Korean visitors to discuss future cooperation.
U.S. Ambassador's visit
U.S. Ambassador Michael Stanley Klecheski and former Ambassador Y. Otgonbayar visited the museum.
First valuables received
The Director received the Honorary Consul of Uzbekistan and the Head of the Indian Studies Center, and the museum received its first valuables from the Mongolian State History Museum.
Japanese Ambassador's visit
Japanese Ambassador Kobayashi Hiroyuki visited together with Second Secretary Ito Yoriko.
International academic conference
The international academic conference "The World of Chinggis Khaan and Mongolian Studies" concluded, with over 160 scientists from 14 countries participating.
Museum opens to the public
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum of kings and nobles officially opened in Mongolia.