AshgabatFree things to do in Ashgabat
14 places in Ashgabat you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Ashgabat
- Arkadag (Protector) Monument
- A.S. Pushkin
- Independence Monument
- Memorial Park
- Taras Shevchenko Statue
- Flagpole
Free parks & viewpoints in Ashgabat
- Atatürk Square
- Central Botanical Garden09:00-17:00
- Lenin Park
- First (Pervyy) Park65 Magtymguly (2033) sayoly
- Inspiration Park
- Inspiration Park
- Inspiration Park
- Inspiration Park
When museums in Turkmenistan open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Ashgabat
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Ashgabat, booking ahead skips the queue.
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