![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)
What's Gandan Monastery District Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, why not check out Gandan Monastery District? Take time to see places like Gandantegchinlen Monastery and Golden Temple while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Temple of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara and Hunting Museum.
How to Get to Gandan Monastery District
Flying to:
- Ulaanbaatar (UBN-Chinggis Khaan Intl.), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Gandan Monastery District
Things to See and Do in and around Gandan Monastery District
What to See in Gandan Monastery District
- Gandantegchinlen Monastery
- Golden Temple
- Temple of Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Things to Do near Gandan Monastery District:
- Hunting Museum (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
- Mongolian Natural History Museum (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- National Museum of Mongolia (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia (1 mi/1.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Ulaanbaatar?
- Hottest months: July, June, August, May (average 57°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 1°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, June, May (average 3 inches of rainfall)