Opening ceremony of the Victory Museum

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the opening of the Victory Museum in Baku.

The Victory Museum was established following President Ilham Aliyev’s Order of December 2020 on the creation of the Patriotic War Memorial Complex and Victory Museum in Baku to showcase the unparalleled heroism demonstrated by the Azerbaijani people during the Patriotic War and the glorious Victory they achieved, as well as to immortalize the dear memory of the martyrs.

The museum’s exhibition was developed based on international experience and modern museum concepts, incorporating the latest technologies. It features eight exhibition halls: “Karabakh and East Zangezur. Story of Centuries”, “Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict. Historical Overview”, “44-Day Patriotic War. ‘Iron Fist’ Operation”, “Glorious Victory. Liberation of Shusha”, “Path of Heroes”, “Karabakh is Azerbaijan!”, “Restoration of State Sovereignty. 20.09.2023”, “Karabakh and East Zangezur. Revival”.

At the museum entrance, the “Iron Fist” installation—symbol of the historic Victory—and quotes from the speech of Victorious Supreme Commander-in-Chief President Ilham Aliyev are featured. On the wall surrounding the museum, the names of our heroic martyrs from the 44-day Patriotic War are engraved as a sign of respect.  The continuously flowing water along the wall symbolizes the eternal life of our martyrs, whose heroism has rendered them immortal and forever present in our hearts. Within the exhibition halls, the names of martyrs who died in Karabakh before the Patriotic War and after Victory Day are displayed.

At the exit of the exhibition area, the section titled “Talking Photographs” presents images that reflect the story and spirit of the Victory. A guest book has also been placed here for visitors. The museum additionally includes an auditorium hall, a library, and a café. The auditorium hall is intended for hosting seminars, conferences, and various public events. The museum’s library features books and research materials on the history of Azerbaijan, its cultural heritage, the now-resolved Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict, as well as the reconstruction and development of Karabakh.