Museums in Afghanistan map & data
There are 10 museums mapped in Afghanistan, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Kabul (5), Herat (2) and Kandahar (1) - Kabul alone holds 50% of them. 70% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include کندهار ولایتي موزیم, موزه کابل and موزه ملی هرات.
Museums by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 5 | 50% |
| Herat | 2 | 20% |
| Kandahar | 1 | 10% |
| Ghanzi | 1 | 10% |
| Badakhshan | 1 | 10% |
Notable museums in Afghanistan
- کندهار ولایتي موزیمKandahar · museum
- موزه کابلKabul · museum
- موزه ملی هراتHerat · museum
- د افغانستان ملي اریشفKabul · museum
- موزه جنگHerat · museum
- The National museum of NuristanKabul · museum
What's in this layer
Every museum in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Museums of every kind.
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Afghanistan?
This layer holds 10 museums in Afghanistan, the most of them in Kabul. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each museum?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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