Baku Old City: Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art Entry Ticket

Your experience

Explore the Museum of Miniature Books in Baku’s Old City, home to the world’s largest collection of tiny printed works from 76 countries.

Getting started

Enter the historic Molla Ahmad Mosque, located in a quiet alley near the Shirvanshahs’ Palace in Baku’s Old City. Present your admission at the entrance and step inside at your own pace—no guided commentary or audio guide is provided, so you are free to explore the museum’s displays independently.

What to expect

Museum of Miniature Books

This unique museum houses around 8,000 miniature books, making it the largest collection of its kind in the world. The displays feature Azerbaijani miniature artwork, manuscript reproductions, and rare editions that span centuries and genres.

• View the world’s smallest book, measuring just 2x2mm, whose text and illustrations can only be seen with a magnifying glass.

• Access the world’s largest miniature book collection, including rare historical editions such as an ancient Quran from 1672, a lifetime edition of Pushkin’s Yevgeniy Onegin, and a copy of A History of England published in 1815.

• Explore showcases of Azerbaijani miniature artwork and manuscript reproductions, highlighting local artistic traditions and craftsmanship.

• Discover rare historical miniature book editions from 76 different countries, each displayed in cases that let you appreciate their intricate bindings and tiny print.

Wrapping up

Once you’ve finished exploring, you may linger to revisit your favorite displays or browse the collection at your leisure. The museum does not offer food, drinks, or transportation, and admission is limited to the museum itself; surrounding sites require separate entry.