It opened on October 18, 1996, to honor the 660th anniversary of Amir Timur’s birth and to promote national identity and cultural revival after independence.

The museum holds more than 5,000 artifacts in its collection, with over 2,000 items—including manuscripts, weaponry, coins, and miniatures—displayed across three floors.

Key exhibits include the genealogy and military campaigns of Timur, diplomatic correspondence, a copy of the Uthman Quran, and a grand 8.5 m crystal chandelier made of 106,000 pendants.

It stands next to Amir Temur Square in central Tashkent, near Broadway Alley. The closest metro stop is Amir Temur Hiyoboni, and buses and taxis also serve the area.

The museum is typically open daily 10 AM–5 PM, closed on Mondays. There is a small admission fee, which helps conserve the building and exhibits.