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Museums & galleries » Choijin Lama Temple Museum

The Choijin Lama Temple Museum is an architectural masterpiece of the 19^th and 20^th century. The monastery was erected by Mongolian architects. The temple was built between 1904 and 1908 by the 8^th Bogd Khaan Janzandamba, and dedicated to his brother lama Luvsankhaidav. The museum has a fine collection of woodcarving, appliquй, embroidery and sculptures, dated as early as 17^th century. The museum contains precious examples of Buddhist art including the paintings by Zanabazar,a renowned religious reformer and great artisan of 17^th century as well as colourful masks for Tsam Dance ceremony embroidered with corals, bronze statue of gods in erotic poses, silk tankas and many other artifacts.

Established: 1904-1908

Located: opposite “Silk Road’ restaurant, in the north side of Milie’s espresso, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia

Tel: 976-11-328547, 976-11-324788

Time table: Winter: 1/X –15/Y: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Summer: 16/Y - 1/X: Everyday 09:00 – 18:30

Ticket price: adult 5000MNT, student 1500MNTk, child 500MNT, camera 25000MNT, video 50000MNT

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