The Heydar Aliyev Center is a cultural center in Baku, with a landmark building designed by Zaha Hadid and spaces for museum displays, exhibitions and events. Plan time to see its permanent displays, then check ticket and visitor details before you go.
- Location: 1 Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Baku, AZ1033.
- Main visitor spaces: the Heydar Aliyev Museum, exhibition halls and an auditorium with two conference halls.
- Permanent displays: the Heydar Aliyev Museum, Mini Azerbaijan and a classic-car collection.
- Tickets: online purchase and ticket-office sales are described by the Center.
What to see at the center
The Heydar Aliyev Center combines a museum, exhibition halls and an auditorium in a building designed by Zaha Hadid. The Center was established by presidential decree No. 1886, signed on December 29, 2006. Construction began with the laying of the building’s foundation on September 10, 2007, and its official opening ceremony took place on May 10, 2012.
For a visit focused on the permanent displays, the Heydar Aliyev Museum and Mini Azerbaijan offer two distinct subjects, while the classic-car collection has a separate ticket requirement. The auditorium includes two conference halls, so the Center also has spaces for events and gatherings.
Check exhibitions and visitor spaces
The Center’s permanent displays include the Heydar Aliyev Museum, Mini Azerbaijan and a classic-car collection. The museum and exhibition halls are among its main visitor sections; the auditorium is another part of the complex.
Before deciding what to see, check the Center’s Events, Museum, Photo and Video sections for visitor and programme details. Exhibition programmes can change, so confirm that a particular display is running before planning your visit around it.
Tickets, hours and access
The Center offers online ticket purchasing and describes ticket sales at its ticket office. Its ticket portal lets you select an event group, active event, ticket type and quantity. The classic-car exhibition requires a separate ticket from the common museum-and-exhibitions ticket.
Ticket prices should be confirmed through the portal or ticket office before visiting. Check the official site before you go. Children under 6 enter the museum and exhibitions, as well as the classic-car exhibition, free of charge.
The Center offers guide services for individual visitors and groups of 3 or more. Reduced tickets are limited to listed groups of Azerbaijani citizens.
If you are timing a wider itinerary around the seasons, this guide to the best time to visit Baku by season covers seasonal planning.
How do you plan the trip across Baku?
The Center is at 1 Heydar Aliyev Avenue in Baku. If you are planning a city outing from your Baku base at Alison Hotel in Baku, check your route and transport options before setting off.
FAQs
What is inside the Heydar Aliyev Center?
The main visitor sections include the Heydar Aliyev Museum, exhibition halls and an auditorium with two conference halls. Permanent displays include Mini Azerbaijan and a classic-car collection.
Does the classic-car collection need a separate ticket?
Yes. The classic-car exhibition requires a separate ticket from the common museum-and-exhibitions ticket.
Can you buy tickets online?
Yes. The Center’s ticket portal offers online purchase, and the Center also describes ticket sales at its ticket office. Confirm current prices before visiting.
Can children visit the exhibitions for free?
Children under 6 enter the museum and exhibitions, including the classic-car exhibition, free of charge.
How can you get around Baku by public transport?
For public transport routes and ways to move around the city, this guide to getting around Baku by public transport covers the options.