Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum right when it opens. The building’s unique carpet-shaped structure is best appreciated in the quiet morning light before the tour groups arrive. Check the opening hours for your day of visit, as they vary between weekdays and weekends.
11:00
Walk four minutes to Chinar for a snack or coffee. This Pan-Asian tea house offers a modern space to relax and digest your museum experience.
11:30
Take an eight-minute walk NNW to Philharmonic Fountain Park. Stroll through the charming park with its fountains and kiosks, enjoying the waterfront breeze as you head back toward the metro.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. On weekends, it stays open until 20:00, but mornings are still the quietest time to visit.
Check before you go
- Museum hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa,Su 10:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).