The first interactive children’s museum in Uzbekistan has opened at the Center of Islamic Civilization (CIC) in Tashkent. The launch was timed to coincide with June 1, International Children’s Day, the CIC press service said.
At the opening ceremony, CIC Director Firdavs Abdukhalikov said the exhibition is designed to spark children’s interest in science, history, and creativity.
“Our great ancestors achieved remarkable success at a young age: Ibn Sina gained recognition for his knowledge at sixteen, Biruni studied astronomy from early childhood, and Mirzo Ulugbek, as a young ruler, made a major contribution to science,” he noted.
The exhibition targets children aged 7 to 12 and introduces them to national history and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). All content and navigation are available in Uzbek, Russian, and English.
The museum features four halls equipped with 15 high-tech stations.
The first hall welcomes visitors with animated installations and a large illuminated book, “1001 Inventions: From Uzbekistan to the World,” where children can test their knowledge on eight touchscreens.
The second hall, the Gallery of Scientists, showcases wax figures and digital avatars of great scholars, allowing children to interact with them as young learners.
The third hall is a cinema screening a six-minute animated film created using artificial intelligence.
The fourth hall, the Laboratory of Creativity and Science, serves as the main interactive space.
It includes a station inspired by al-Khwarizmi, featuring a ball machine and a magnetic wall designed to develop logical and mathematical thinking.
Ahmad al-Ferghani’s legacy is presented through the hydro-interactive “Whirlpool,” which introduces the movement of water.
The scientific contributions of Mirzo Ulugbek and Ali Qushji are reflected in a digital telescope for observing space and planets.
Ibn Sina’s medical legacy is represented by devices measuring reaction speed and the ICAROS VR system, which helps train coordination and balance.
The arts and culture section features digital graffiti (IR spray), a musical wall, and color-shadow installations.
The exhibition complies with international child protection standards, with enhanced safety measures and trained staff assisting young visitors.
ℹ️ The Center of Islamic Civilization is located next to the Khast-Imam complex in Tashkent. Designed in the style of medieval architecture, the complex features four 34-meter portals and a 65-meter central dome. It includes a Quran hall, a 460-seat conference hall, and a museum covering Uzbekistan’s history from pre-Islamic times to the present.
The CIC aims to become a platform for studying the legacy of past scholars and its modern interpretation, in cooperation with the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan and global research and educational centers.
